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Principal Engineer Electronics - Payloads (San Diego CA)

United States-California-San Diegolead
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Key Responsibilities

Meeting support responsibilities include readiness reviews, site specific training, test briefs and debriefs, security and coordination with test directors.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology,

Technical Tools
OtherPrincipal Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Principal Engineer Electronics - Payloads to join our team in San Diego, CA and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs.

 

Responsibilities

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  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Current Special Access Program access

    • Supplier Management Experience

    • Practical experience working with other payload systems in addition to EW systems.

    • Experience leading cross-discipline teams

    • Experience serving as a proposal estimator

    • Experience in technical writing such as tech volumes & white paper

    Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

    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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    United States-California-San Diego
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    Same as job location

    Listing Details

    First seen
    October 8, 2026
    Last seen
    October 8, 2026

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    Principal Engineer Electronics - Payloads (San Diego CA)