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# 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:** Desktop Publishing, Systems Analysis, Network Model, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Wireless Networks, SC Clearance, Software Defined Radio
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CFB2B1E49983413EBAC44BF75E1E7EB7/job/

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced System Engineer with strong hands-on experience in system integration, simulation, and testing., * Bachelor of Science degree in STEM field with 14 years of experience; 12 years with a master's degree; 10 years with a Ph.D.

 * Proven expertise in creating and refining technical requirements and system specifications.
 * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with software and test engineering teams to translate designs into deployable and verifiable solutions.
 * Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and propose timely, cost-effective solutions.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong aptitude for technical documentation and reporting.
 * System analysis and/or integration and test experience
 * Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
 * Working knowledge of requirements management software
 * Direct experience with Integration and test
 * Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or telecommunications industries.
 * Must have active Government Secret Clearance, * Hands-on experience with software-defined radio (SDR) and digital signal processing (DSP) environments.
 * High proficiency with tools required for communication system and network modeling and simulation
 * Background in communications and commercial and military wireless networking technologies
 * Experience developing and presenting technical documentation and briefings to the customer and organization leadership.
 * Ability to obtain Government Special Program Access (SAP)

## Description

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including software, hardware, and test engineers) to define, capture, and refine system requirements.
 * Develop robust test plans and verification procedures to validate waveform functionality and performance.
 * Analyze system performance data and implement iterative improvements to meet evolving requirements.
 * Document design specifications, test procedures, and performance results in clear and concise technical documentation.
 * Provide technical guidance and support during all stages of development, from concept through production.
 * Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry standards to continuously enhance system capabilities.

This position is contingent upon proposal and task award, Clearance and Customer Approval


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