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17d ago

Principal/ Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Mission Systems

Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

17d ago

$114k - $213k/yr Full time Design Engineering Mission Systems

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal/Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Mission Systems to help shape mission system technical baselines and inform platform requirements through rigorous trade studies, analysis, and modeling. This full-time, onsite role in San Diego, CA offers a comprehensive compensation package and benefits, including savings and paid time off, plus travel as needed for mission objectives.

What you will do

Design mission systems technical baselines spanning subsystems, components, and software to meet platform requirements.
Lead trade studies and technical analysis, including modeling and simulation, to support platform decisions.
Manage risk and opportunity activities and support strategic objectives for mission systems.
Decompose system-level requirements and track and report metrics, while maintaining strong relationships across customers, suppliers, peers, and leadership.
Drive mission system element design and capability assessment, including interface decomposition and verification/validation planning.
Support mission integration during development, including work across mission effects, data, or capabilities.
Perform subsystem trades and analysis of alternatives using modeling and simulation, including areas such as air vehicles, payloads, ground segments, mission planning, CONOPS, DRM, system security, and interfaces.
Engage customers and end users to translate requirements into deployable products.
Support technical business development efforts such as proposals and white papers.

Education and experience requirements

Principal Electronics Engineer:

Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline (accredited university) and 5 years related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR
Master’s in a STEM discipline (accredited university) and 3 years related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR
Ph.D. and 1 year related professional/military experience in Engineering.

Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer:

Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline (accredited university) and 8 years related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR
Master’s in a STEM discipline (accredited university) and 6 years related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR
Ph.D. and 4 years related professional/military experience in Engineering.

Additional qualifications

Experience supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD, and scope discussions.
Significant experience in at least two of the following:
- Technical leadership on DoD development projects
- System architecture concepts/solutions
- Performance modeling & simulation
- Designing systems with COTS/GOTS components for DoD interoperability RF or EO/IR systems for sensing, EW, or communications
- Non-kinetic effects (cyber operations)
- DoD cyber requirements, RMF, and solutions
- Identifying/managing system capabilities and producing architecture artifacts
- Preparing/reviewing architecture d (as provided in posting)
Active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Location, travel, and work setting

Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)
Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
Work setting: Full-time, onsite at the facility. No remote / hybrid / telework available.

Salary and benefits

Primary level salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary level salary range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus (depending on the position)
Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share in company results
Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions (as applicable)

Relocation and clearance

Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Secret

Application timeline

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.

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19d ago

Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer

Redwood Strong LLC Roanoke, TX

Roanoke, TX

19d ago

$140k+/yr Full time Senior CI/CD Cloud Operations

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Job Description

Redwood Strong LLC is seeking a Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer to build and sustain software for OMS-enabled mission systems in a hybrid role based in Roanoke, Texas.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications for OMS-enabled mission systems
Partner with simulator teams to ensure integrated functional workflows
Build and enhance capabilities inside the CI/CD environment and deliver features aligned to a Government-approved backlog
Support requirement decomposition into actionable backlog items including definitions, dependencies, and estimates
Implement system functionality for external API integrations, security requirements, and operational performance needs
Support functional, security, integration, and automated testing across the CI/CD pipeline
Develop and maintain instrumentation for development metrics, operational metrics, security metrics, and functional performance metrics
Provide technical inputs for PMRs, Capstone reviews, Demonstration Readiness Reviews, and Software Technical Development Package (STDP) artifacts
Contribute to Interface Documentation, Software Development Plan (SDP), Software Test Plan (STP), and architecture refinement
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as design reviews, demos, PI planning, and sprint reviews

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 7 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs, or Master’s Degree and 5 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs
Secret security clearance (required for the position)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance (preferred for the position)
Travel to customer or teammate sites as required, with 25% travel expected
Ability to manage personal time and work independently or collaboratively in a team environment
Self-starter who can break down large scope into workable tasks
Proficiency with C/C++, Java, Python
Experience with real-time embedded systems
Strong experience developing distributed systems, APIs, services, and cloud-native architectures
Experience with Agile, user stories, backlog practices, and CI/CD delivery
Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, RMF-aligned development, and relevant DoD guidelines (preferred)
Ability to generate technical documentation for CDRLs, PMRs, and Government-facing artifacts
Knowledge of DO-178 software standards (a plus)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Focus on writing high-quality, well-tested code and optimizing for performance, reliability, and maintainability
C++: 4 years (required)

Technologies

C/C++
Java
Python
CI/CD
APIs
Cloud-native architectures

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Position Specifics

Job type: Full Time
Work location: Hybrid remote in Roanoke, TX 76262 (3-4 days in office)
Schedule: Extended hours beyond a standard 40-hour work week are common due to flight test operations and program/customer deadlines
Travel: Up to 25% (Required)
Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience (defense industry): 7 years (Preferred)
Security clearance: Top Secret / SCI (Preferred)

Compensation

Salary: USD 140,000 per year (from $140,000.00)

Application Question

Are you willing to come in to the office in Roanoke, Texas three days a week?

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

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1mo ago

Principal/ Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Mission Systems

Northrop Grumman El Segundo, CA

El Segundo, CA

1mo ago Closed

$114k - $213k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Engineering Mission Systems

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 11, 2026).

Job Description

Northrop Grumman offers a mission-focused engineering environment with comprehensive benefits, company-paid time off, and incentives that recognize individual impact and shared company results. This full-time role is based on-site in El Segundo, CA (with mission work also supporting San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo)) and includes travel up to 25%. A Secret clearance is required to start, with potential to obtain and maintain SAP clearance based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Design mission systems technical baselines across subsystems, components, and software to meet platform requirements.
Lead trade studies and technical analysis, including modeling and simulation, while managing risk and opportunities in support of strategic objectives.
Decompose system-level requirements, track and report metrics, and maintain productive relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and leadership.
Support mission system element design, capability assessment, interface decomposition, verification/validation planning, and mission integration throughout development.
Perform subsystem trades and analysis of alternatives, including mission-effect, data, or capability modeling and simulation for air vehicles, payloads, ground segments, mission planning, CONOPS, DRM, system security, and interfaces.
Engage customers and end users to translate requirements into deployable products.
Support technical business development activities such as proposals and white papers.

Requirements

Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional or military engineering experience; or Master’s degree AND 3 years; or Ph.D. AND 1 year.

Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional or military engineering experience; or Master’s degree AND 6 years; or Ph.D. AND 4 years.

Experience supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD, and scope discussions.
Significant experience in at least two of the following: Technical leadership on DoD development projects; system architecture concepts or solutions; performance modeling and simulation.
Significant experience in at least two of the following: Designing systems with COTS/GOTS components for DoD interoperability for RF or EO/IR sensing, EW, or communications; Non-kinetic effects (cyber operations); DoD cyber requirements, RMF, and solutions.
Significant experience in at least two of the following: Identifying or managing system capabilities; producing architecture artifacts; preparing or reviewing architecture designs and presenting at DoD customer reviews.
Active US Government Secret clearance with background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering experience on a DoD program.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Prior SAP or SCI clearance.
Significant architecture, design, integration, and test experience.
Systems engineering experience (requirements derivation/flow-down, verification/validation).
Experience leading design of mission systems or subsystems.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Depending on the position: eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Location, Work Arrangement, and Travel

Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site at the facility. No remote, hybrid, or telework options are available.
Location: El Segundo, CA (onsite), with support for San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo).
Travel: Up to 25%.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary level salary range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

Estimated application period: 20 days from the job posting date.

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