Deputy Mission Systems Engineering Integration and Test Lead - Staff Engineer Systems

As the Deputy Mission SEIT IPT Lead/CAM, you will report to the MSEIT IPT Lead for all Active RF programs in Space Systems - Baltimore and lead the MSEIT organization for one of the portfolio's programs for a next-gen Space RADAR. The Mission SEIT team is responsible for the:

Systems Engineering Process

System Level Requirements and Verification

Requirement Derivation to Segments/Elements

System Level Performance Analysis

Tasking and Processing Algorithm Development and Implementation

System I&T and End-to-End Test

On-Orbit Vehicle Checkout

This exciting role offers the chance to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and complex space systems!
In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for all mission elements, including ground system tasking and processing, RADAR payload, Space Vehicle (bus), and on-orbit operations to innovate and improve mission capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of aerospace innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space technology.
You will also be responsible for the Cost Account Manager (CAM) duties, including monitoring spending rate, organizing 3-month increment planning across the MSEIT team, supervising task milestone progress, and weekly reporting of quantifiable backup data (QBD).
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) curriculum with 12 years relevant experience; 10 years with MS Degree; 7 years with PhD

System Requirements Development and Verification

Mission Systems Engineering Experience

5 years of Technical Team Leadership Experience

Full Program Life-cycle Experience

Cost Account Management Experience

Experience with Atlassian Tools, including Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, etc.

United States Citizenship

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access and Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineer

Experience with ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) Antennas, RADARs, and Space Sensor System Payloads for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Targeting Missions

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10217766

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-23T20:12:16