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# Staff Engineer Electronics - Mission Processing

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Literacy, Hardware Design, Software Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Storage Technologies
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3C500B0F0558431AB2B699642849296D/job/

## About the Role

* Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. (STEM) AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering
 * Must have experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering in Cameo or similar tools
 * Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance
 * Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with network, commercial cloud, platform infrastructures and containerized software architecture
 * Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes and environments

## Description

Must possess in-depth knowledge of computers and electronics for mission processing, displays data storage, Networks, CDS/MLS, Crypto and experience in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification of related hardware and software requirements and will be responsible for one or more of the following:

 * Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and flow down requirements to all levels of a system architecture
 * Design and develop computer, network and system models and architectures, define interface requirements, perform hardware integration and testing, requirements analysis and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams
 * Conduct Trade studies, documenting subsystem architectures, analyzing performance, and evaluating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) regarding supplier current and future products offerings, * Document designs using detailed schematics, diagrams and specifications
 * Collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to integrate mission management subsystems to meet platform mission objectives
 * Technical management of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support
 * Developing supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of work
 * Building supplier evaluation criteria and experience in conducting technical evaluations, documenting results and selection
 * Review documents from the supplier's development effort and support supplier technical interchange meetings and design reviews


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