Deputy Systems Engineer Lead Level 5 (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Northridge
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Deputy Systems Engineer Lead with an active Security Clearance to support our SiAW missile program with our talented Advanced Weapons team. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience in the full systems engineering lifecycle of missile / weapon system development program(s) and leading at least part of that lifecycle. They will also have the technical depth on one or more of the subsystems of missile/weapon system, e.g., RF/sensors, guidance, navigation, control, telemetry/communication, and airframe. This candidate will work directly with the program’s Chief Engineer and Program Execution Manager and collaborate with the various IPTs to ensure the design and development of the different subsystems and the integration of those are technically sound on budget, and on schedule. Responsibilities: In this role, the selected candidate will (but not be limited to): Support the Lead Systems Engineer Support system requirements development, management, analysis, and traceability, to translate customer requirements and CONOPS into systems requirements, and further allocate to lower-level requirements. Perform functional analysis and systems trade studies for technical solutions with respect to concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. Generate well-defined and executable system and subsystem requirements documents, interface documents, and test and verification documents. Support the development of system architecture & design and test architecture on complex weapon systems in digital environment to mature the technologies of the systems. Support development of technical volume and cost volume for proposal; use historical actuals to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs). Support system/subsystems integration, test, and requirements verification activities with other functions such as software and hardware. Support systems engineering metrics and technical performance measurement tracking. Support the preparation of system engineering materials during System Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, System Verification Review, Test Readiness Review, and other program reviews as needed. Interface with inter-organizational management and external Customer to communicate technical briefing and program status. Support Program Management activities to ensure cost and schedule objectives are met; support program status efforts including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking and Control Account Management (CAM) activities. Support the management of critical subcontractors developing and testing tactical missile technologies and delivery of quality products. Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available. This position is contingent upon available funding/program award. Basic qualifications for a Staff Systems Engineer (T05) are: Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of twelve (12) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in Systems Engineering leadership on major Government Systems acquisition programs leading teams of 10 or more Experience with systems integration, test execution, test results documentation, and verification of missile systems Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams Experience in leading complex system/subsystem requirement, design, integration, test, and verification Theoretical knowledge of the System Engineering V-Model and hands on experience executing the systems engineering workflow Mentoring and providing career development direction to junior engineers Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Preferred Qualifications: Prior leadership experience in IPT or SEIT Lead roles or equivalent Experience with systems designs with Model-Based Systems Engineering Experience in Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA) Experience in digital engineering Team player with a strong work ethic and initiative to perform in a cross functional team Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and creativity LI-BC2 Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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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