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Our team is looking for a System Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's EA-18G Growler Block I and Growler Block II Programs by supporting software integration testing and systems engineering of the EA-18G’s Airborne Electronic Attack Subsystems. The ideal System Engineer will have a system engineering background to include experience with Electronic Attack and experience working with software requirements (including developing and executing test plans to verify software requirements). We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that enjoys leading teams, learning complex systems, and solving problems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex electronic warfare systems alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an individual that is passionate, driven, a self-starter, and goal oriented. All tasking will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and our Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA office.
What you’ll get to do:
- Support software coding and development by performing software integration, regression, and verification testing for an EW system
- Develop complex test procedures to verify subsystem level requirements
- Analyze system designs and participate in subsystem requirements development
- Identify software problems, support follow-on investigations, and provide technical solutions
- Work as part of an Agile team
- Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites, and other technical disciplines
- Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings
This position can be filled at the Systems or Principal System level based on the requirements below:
Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:
- BS in STEM related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS in STEM related field
- Embedded software test development experience
- Experience in Airborne Electronic Attack
- Experience with requirements management databases (e.g., DOORS)
- Experience in developing software test plans and directing testing activities
- Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
- US Citizen
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
- Ability to work onsite fulltime
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:
- BS in STEM related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or MS in STEM related field and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Embedded software test development experience
- Experience in Airborne Electronic Attack
- Experience with requirements management databases (e.g., DOORS)
- Experience in developing software test plans and directing testing activities
- Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
- U.S. citizen
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
- Ability to work onsite fulltime
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in EW
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of US Navy electronic warfare systems
- Able to demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in the area of Systems Engineering
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills
This position is contingent upon clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- BS in STEM field with 2+ years relevant experience or MS in STEM (Systems Engineer level)
- BS in STEM field with 5+ years relevant experience or MS in STEM with 3+ years relevant experience (Principal Systems Engineer level)
- Embedded software test development experience
- Experience in Airborne Electronic Attack / Electronic Warfare
- Experience with requirements management databases (e.g., DOORS)
- Experience developing software test plans and directing testing activities
- Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
- U.S. citizen
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance
- Ability to work onsite fulltime at Naval Air Warfare Center Point Mugu and Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA
- Background in EW
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of US Navy electronic warfare systems
- Proven leadership capabilities in Systems Engineering
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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