Advanced Programs - Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - 17858

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 4, 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 Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer (Software Integration and Test). This position will be in Huntsville, AL supporting the Advanced Programs organization. What You’ll Get To Do: The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for a growing Advanced Programs team, focusing on the preliminary design and technology maturation of concepts for the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile–Nuclear (SLCM-N) cruise missile and its supporting subsystems. The candidate will demonstrate a steadfast commitment to ethics and integrity while fostering an innovative culture that challenges traditional business practices. Operating within an advanced design environment, they will collaborate across the division and with external suppliers to transition cutting-edge solutions and advanced concepts into formal programs of record for U.S. strategic deterrence. In this role, the candidate will lead the development and maturation of software architecture and interfaces for both developmental test flights and operational configurations. They will direct software integration, validation, and verification efforts on complex cruise missile subsystems, spanning the lifecycle from early hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing to final checkout. Furthermore, the candidate will be responsible for aligning and coordinating the execution of development, integration, and certification for Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) releases, ensuring all technical maturation plans and test activities are captured in a detailed hardware and software integration roadmap. Responsibilities also include contributing to systems engineering deliverables to produce credible weapon system designs that meet specific performance, cost, and schedule thresholds. The candidate will identify technical risks and opportunities, developing robust mitigation and capture plans for the development test strategy. Additionally, they will support the creation of compliant and compelling responses to Request for Proposal/Request for Solution (RFP/RFS) requirements, providing critical test and integration content for technical proposal volumes, including system architecture descriptions and technical baseline definitions for Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase programs. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 14 years of related experience, 12 years with Masters, 8 years with PhD Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications: Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance Comptia Security Certification Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly related to test and integration Flight test planning experience Experience creating technical volumes and Bases of Estimate (BOEs) Experience with ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or weapon support system design Experience with software development/integration in a lab environment As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Sentinelsystems Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 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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