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Principal / Sr. Principal Full Stack Software Engineer (AHT)
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
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…
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F-22 Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
The Boeing Company
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
The Boeing Company is looking for a second shift F-22 Instrumentation Engineer (Mid-Level) to join our team in the Air Dominance Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB, CA.
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Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
The selected candidate will lead the consolidated Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT) for a comprehensive system, integrating Mission Systems…
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Linux Systems Administrator, Mid-Level
UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies
Corona, CA
- $100,000 to $110,000 USD / year
Systems Administrator administers and supports daily operational requirem• Linux Systems Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)…
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Engineer VI
General Atomics
Poway, CA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as…
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Machine Learning Engineer I
General Atomics
Poway, CA
We have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Learning Engineer in Poway, CA. The Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Solutions Software group is charted to develop and deploy end-to-end…
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Software Developer I
General Atomics
Poway, CA
We are currently looking for a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group…
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Software Developer I
General Atomics
Poway, CA
We are currently looking for a Software Engineer (C++ 17, Linux) with a degree in CS or CE to join our Mission Processing Software team group within our Mission Software Development Group…
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Engineer IV
General Atomics
Poway, CA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as…
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Engineer IV
General Atomics
Poway, CA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as…
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Staff Aeronautical Engineer (VMS & GNC)
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to a Staff Aeronautics Engineer – Responsible RE to join our team either in Palmdale, CA . The candidate should be a self-starter with…
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Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Systems - Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE)
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer or a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Electromagnetic Environment Effects (EEE) to join our team of…
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Field Avionics Technician I
General Atomics
Palmdale, CA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as…
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Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA · El Segundo, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer to join our team in El Segundo or Palmdale, Ca . The candidate should be a…
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Staff Aeronautical Engineer -Test and Evaluation Lead
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo, CA · Redondo Beach, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Aeronautical Engineer- Test and Evaluation Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and…
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Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer -Test and Evaluation Lead
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA · El Segundo, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer- Test and Evaluation Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test…
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Mid-Level Metrology Test & Evaluation Engineer
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA
…seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mid-Level Metrology Engineer to support Metrology operations at the El Segundo and Huntington Beach sites in California…
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Space Operations Specialist I - Las Cruces NM
Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs
United States
Seeking a Space Operations Systems Engineer for satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) positions. The selected candidate will join a skilled O&M team working in a 24/7 operations…
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Principal Engineer Software (Idira)
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, CA
Lead the Identity Platform’s technical strategy as an individual contributor - architecting resilient, distributed systems and taking end-to-end ownership of major cross-team initiatives.
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Principal / Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Sacramento, CA
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is looking for an experienced Principal Or Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to augment our team. This position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville,…
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Principal / Sr Principal Cloud Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Sacramento, CA
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is looking for an experienced Principal / Sr Principal Cloud Engineer (AHT) Engineer to augment our team. This position can be based in Aurora, CO,…
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Staff Cloud Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Sacramento, CA
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is looking for an experienced Staff Cloud and DevOps Engineer to augment our team. This position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC or…
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Staff DevOps Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Sacramento, CA
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is looking for an experienced Staff DevOps Engineer to augment our team. This position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC or Sacramento, CA.
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Senior Principal Test Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA · Redondo Beach, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a S enior Principal Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our RAD organization. This role is located in…
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Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Cyber Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Rancho Bernardo, CA .

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Fire Control Systems Engineer

Dahlgren, VA, United States

$90,000 to $160,000 USD / year

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Pay: $90,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Experience: BS with 5-7 years of experience, MS with 3-5 years, or PhD with 0-2 years of experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Job Title: Fire Control Systems EngineerJob DescriptionJoin a dedicated team focused on supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office in the development of the Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Fire Control Systems. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the SLCM-N systems engineering team, government, and industry partners to define Fire Control (FC) subsystem and component requirements using the Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
Ensure that requirements are understood, implementable, and testable by working closely with software developers and testers.
Define FC subsystem interface requirements to external systems and provide inputs and review Coordination documents and Ordnance Documents in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.
Present FC requirements development plans and status at various development planning meetings and program reviews.
Conduct technical investigations and engineering analyses on potential system capabilities and emerging requirements for SLCM-N FC.
Document findings in formal technical reports, impact analyses, and whitepapers to guide early-stage requirements and design decisions.
Develop FC subsystem software architecture and present investigation findings during technical interchange meetings.

Essential Skills

U.S. Citizenship and an Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
BS with 5-7 years of experience, MS with 3-5 years, or PhD with 0-2 years of experience.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Ability to develop digital models to support the entire systems engineering lifecycle using various diagrams.
Experience gathering and defining detailed system requirements from stakeholders to guide the design process.
Experience creating a comprehensive system architecture and design, including hardware, software, network components, and interfaces.
Experience evaluating and choosing appropriate technologies and components to meet system requirements.
Experience integrating different system components, ensuring communication and data flow between them.
Experience conducting thorough testing to verify system functionality and performance against specifications.
Experience identifying and resolving bottlenecks to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Experience creating detailed system documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
Analytical thinking with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify potential solutions.
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working with Magic Draw, Atlassian, and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office.
Familiarity with systems engineering, modeling, model-based systems engineering, navy nuclear, flight dynamics, and doors.

Work EnvironmentThis position requires 100% on-site work at Dahlgren, offering the opportunity to engage directly with the team and contribute to mission-critical projects. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Dahlgren, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $160000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.normal benefits for full time employees, Medical, dental, 401k and PTO Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Dahlgren, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dahlgren,VA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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