Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
2026 Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer - R10220190
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $138K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company known for its innovative systems that shape the future. They are seeking an Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer to support the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) group within their Product Support Organization, focusing on resolving obsolescence issues that impact production and sustainment contracts.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data from multiple sources and maintain DMSMS records
Conduct system level analysis to determine the impact of an obsolescence issue and collaborate with Engineers and Suppliers to analyze and determine solution options
Assist Engineering groups with the selection and validation of replacement components
Facilitate DMSMS resolution activities including scheduling meetings, briefings, and discussion topics, preparation of agendas and meeting minutes. Participate in working groups and ad hoc committees/meetings
Analyze and predict production and sustainment requirements to construct strategic DMSMS roadmaps for end-of-life subsystems and components
Engage with senior management and government customers to ensure coordination and integration of DMSMS resolution activities
Work with suppliers to ensure DMSMS issues are resolved at the lowest cost while maintaining high quality and reliability
Assist in developing program metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of DMSMS activities
Collaborate with Program Managers and Contracts department in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimates (BOE) for DMSMS task scope definitions
Qualification
Required
Be completing or has completed their bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Solid written and oral communications as well as presentation skills to communicate work products, especially their significance and relevancy, in a clear, detailed manner
Familiarity with Obsolescence Management concepts and processes
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start
Be completing or has completed their master's degree or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) degree
Solid written and oral communications as well as presentation skills to communicate work products, especially their significance and relevancy, in a clear, detailed manner
Familiarity with Obsolescence Management concepts and processes
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start
Preferred
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
Ability to understand lower-level engineering issues and their impact at higher system levels
Familiarity with Project Management processes and procedures
Experience using Excel or comparable tools to perform data sorting and statistical analysis with linear regression and trending with visual representations of data and results
Knowledge of configuration management of complex assemblies and experience with electrical and mechanical component evaluation and selection
Master's degree in electrical, mechanical or systems engineering
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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