Staff Engineer Electronics - Operations Sub-IPT Lead

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Staff Electronics Engineer – Operations Lead to our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting the MQ-4C Triton Program. This is a position within the Triton Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (MS IPT) responsible for developing, delivering, and sustaining the mission payloads on the Triton air vehicle and ground segments. The selected candidate will lead the Operations team which is responsible for the horizontal technical integration within the MS IPT across all phases of the program. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee day-to-day program execution and staffing for operations team including ensuring all issues, tasks, and workload are communicated and coordinated Under minimal direction, collaborate with Responsible Engineers to develop system-level approaches to resolve technical issues Coordinate adequate MS IPT personnel support for production and operational sites Coordinate and submit proposal estimates and standardize the estimating process for the IPT Develop and employ tools to analyze operational data in support of anomaly resolution and/or avoidance Standardize and manage critical processes performed within the IPT such as Risk & Opportunity Management, drawing/document release, Engineering Investigations, and borrow/paybacks Work across the IPT to document technical processes and/or work instructions as needed to standardize work across the MS IPT Develop process metrics and utilize trend analysis to help the IPT work more efficiently Once in role, this position could possibly offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This role requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience. Demonstrated experience in planning staffing requirements and EVM techniques Demonstrated experience in Risk Management Demonstrated experience in solving technical problems Experience leading a team of engineers Active, in-Scope DoD Secret clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/SAR) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Triton, RQ4, or other Restricted Programs Experience with development, production, and sustainment programs Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably at an Operational role or forward site Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 The 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.

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