Ground Segment Electronics/Mechanical Engineer - NATO (levels 2 or 3)

  • Northrop Grumman
  • San Diego, California
  • Full Time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineer / Principal Electronics Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting the NATO RQ-4 program.

This candidate will be responsible for creating engineering drawings or modification kits and releasing them through Teamcenter, conducting/supporting self-audits as well as formal CM/QA audits, and peer reviews.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborating with other engineers to document and flow up/down design changes for diminishing manufacturing sales (DMS) replacements.
  • Developing and releasing engineering documentation for detailed system design.
  • Reporting status/progress to management/leadership.
  • The candidate will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with teammates of varying levels and specialties. The candidate should have strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail.

Once in role, this position could offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

This position can be filled at either the Electronics Engineer level OR Principal Electronics Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications level 2:

  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
  • Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance.
  • Experience with hardware integration

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline.
  • Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance.
  • Experience with hardware integration

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

  • Active in-scope, DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience with Teamcenter Enterprise
  • Experience creating Engineering Drawings
  • Experience in conducting system audits
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Visio and VBA
  • Experience with Agile tools and processes

Preferred Qualifications for level 3:

  • Understanding of Ground System architecture including UAV Command and Control (C2), classified and unclassified networks, network storage devices, security appliances and government external interfaces.
  • Knowledge of, or experience with, common ground approaches, implementations, components, standards, interfaces, constraints, and security needs.
  • Demonstrated experience with Ground Segment design
  • Experience managing hardware and Software related issues with a supplier-based interaction as part of a Government/DOD contract
  • Familiarity with full hardware integration and Software Development Life Cycles
  • Experience with government acquisition related to hardware and software development, and sustainment activities
  • Familiarity with Prime and supplier proposal development including technical evaluations of supplier proposals.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job ID: 523537534
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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