RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located is Redondo Beach, CA.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.
Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.
Seeking a EMI/EMC Systems Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and technical lead for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and E3 engineering across major platforms and programs. The incumbent will establish system-level requirements, lead architecture and design reviews, direct verification and testing strategies, and interface directly with program managers, customers, and external regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements & Architecture: Develop, document, allocate, and maintain tailored EMI/EMC, E3, and grounding/shielding requirements at the equipment, sub-system, and system levels.
Design & Analysis: Perform high-level EMI/EMC/E3 design analysis, circuit-to-system interference predictions, shielding effectiveness calculations, and TEMPEST/RF safety evaluations.
Testing & Verification: Plan, direct, and oversee formal qualification testing in accordance with military and commercial standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160, FCC/CISPR).
Troubleshooting & Mitigation: Lead complex root-cause investigations and hands-on laboratory troubleshooting for anomalies discovered during integration and test.
Technical Oversight & Leadership: Provide technical mentorship to junior/mid-level engineers, review test reports/plans, and represent the Systems Engineering Directorate at formal program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
Benefits Statement:
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at…