Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Engineer Systems

Company : Northrop Grumman

Location : Palmdale, CA, 93552

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 27 March 2026

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Project Engineer 2 to support our Systems Engineering organization in Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will provide engineering leadership, analysis, and execution support for the development of innovative systems. Focus is on change and technical integration of complex issues, as well as how our solutions affect our program costs and schedules.

Essential Functions:

· Complete understanding and wide application of Change Integration and management principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.

· Displays Technical and program review board leadership. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

· Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Supports chief engineers in defect analysis and path forwards

· Contributes to the completion of Change Proposal Development and Risk Management and Opportunity analysis.

· Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 2 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree from an accredited university with 0 years of experience

· An active Secret DoD Clearance with an investigation in the past 5 years and the ability to obtain special program access prior to start.

· Formal training or basic knowledge and experience in Program/Program Management including Baseline Management, Program Change, Change Integration, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Risk Management Analysis.

· Must be able to provide support until 4pm PST.

· Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university field or similar field with 0 years of experience.

· Active, In-scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance.

· 3- 5 years Program/Project management experience including Change Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Change Proposal processes.

· Advanced use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.

· Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks.

· Develops recommended solutions to advanced technical problems as assigned.

· Minimum 1-2 years of proven experience in one or more of the following:

o Aircraft Design

o Aircraft Avionics & Electrical Systems

o Aircraft Testing

· Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills and Strong interpersonal skills.

· Systems/Model Based Systems Engineering academic or work-related experience.

· Strong understanding of common SE processes and procedures.

· System Design behavior analysis academic or work-related experience.

· Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

· Significant experience in the developmental/operational test maintenance environment.

· Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

· Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

· Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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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