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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Staff Engineer Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $192,800.0 - $289,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Linux, Systems Analysis, Radio-Frequency Identification, SAP (Applications), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9023504/sr-staff-engineer-systems ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and at least years of related systems/ mission engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and at least years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and at least years of related experience. * Demonstrated experience and proficiency of systems engineering across the lifecycle (concept through disposal), including technical planning, functional analysis, requirements allocation, interfaces, integration, V&V, and effectiveness analyses. * Hands-on experience with airborne and/or strategic ground segments, including operational ground stations, flight line operations, and integrated mission systems. * Experience leading multi-discipline engineering and sustainment teams across geographically separated locations. * Active USG Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. * Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work. * Active USG Top Secret SCI or higher/current applicable SAP access. * Hands-on background in ground systems operations and networked mission systems (LAN/WAN, LOS/BLOS, satellite communications, RF systems, and Linux/Windows administration in secure environments). * Prior sub-IPT lead (or equivalent) for complex ground test or training efforts with multi-discipline hardware/software integration and multi-site coordination. * CAM experience managing multiple control accounts with substantial combined budgets, labor, and material content under EVMS. * M.S. in Information Systems Engineering or related ABET discipline; CAM certification and Security+ (8570). * Experience leading enterprise-wide training alignment, including training leadership working groups and multi-program engineering forums. * Track record improving configuration management and baseline integrity for fielded training systems. * Extensive field service and depot-level experience with ground stations and flight line operations. * Proven leadership in architecting and delivering training systems (integrated training devices and virtual training systems) aligned with OSA or similar open architectures, with direct end-user/instructor engagement. ## Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a to serve as technical authority and architect for virtual training systems supporting advanced strategic capabilities. This role is full-time, on-site in . The selected candidate will lead cloud-based open system architecture (OSA) training systems, ground test environments, and integrated ground segments, and drive cross-program alignment. * Lead systems architecture for next-generation OSA virtual training systems, including technical planning, decomposition, interfaces, and requirements allocation. * Perform mission engineering and system-of-systems analysis for integrated ground/training environments, including ground segment virtualization and multi-site architectures. * Lead Taskable Engineering (TE): translate training gaps into TE scope, develop proposals/BOMs, and integrate results into OSA baselines and roadmaps. * Act as technical lead for complex ground facilities and test environments from concept through installation and test of ground hardware, software, and infrastructure. * Disposition Taskable Engineering packages, Deficiency Reports, Change Requests; manage risk/issue/opportunity tracking; enforce configuration management across sites. * Execute Control Account Manager (CAM) duties for large ground/training efforts, including multiple control accounts, EVMS analysis, and corrective actions. * Lead requirements gap analysis and 1-N capability trades and prioritization for virtual training and ground systems; translate customer needs into implementable requirements. * Oversee integration, verification & validation and acceptance testing for virtual and hardware-in-the-loop training systems; drive transition from lab to fielded configurations and formal acceptance. * Provide enterprise-level leadership for cross-program training alignment via working groups, coordination with engineering/product-support teams, and alignment roadmaps. * Ensure that field feedback is evaluated and incorporated into the OSA baseline per priorities established in discussions with the customer. * Provide technical mentorship and team development; support training plans and coach engineers and administrators; brief leadership and customers on architecture, risks, and execution. 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