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# Staff Systems Engineer (Part-Time)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $72,450 - $108,650
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, SAP (Applications), Integration Tests
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9473C9B44C9E4237998E31F66DDAB582/job/

## About the Role

* Staff Systems Engineer 5 - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a PH.D. in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
 * Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
 * Experience with aircraft operations, systems, and procedures.
 * Experience coordinating and advising engineering design teams regarding aircrew operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with modern cockpit designs and Flight Management Systems
 * Experience leading a technical team.
 * Experience supporting major milestone events.
 * Experience with HW/SW integration testing.
 * Current B-2 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
 * Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development, build, and operations

## Description

* Support Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) communication with program, functional and subsystem leads.
 * Support major milestone events to ensure PVI requirements are being met.
 * Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures.
 * Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.
 * Solicit input from internal and external Cockpit Working Group stakeholders to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.