Principal/Sr Principal System Engineer (AHT)
Quick Summary
Complete understanding and wide application of the systems engineering lifecycle, including
Job Description
Responsibilities
~2 min readSpecific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- →Complete understanding and wide application of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, test, and verification. General knowledge of other related performance analysis techniques/disciplines.
- →Displays Technical and program review board leadership. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
- →Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Supports chief engineers in defect analysis and path forwards
- →Contributes to the completion of Change Proposal Development and Risk Management and Opportunity analysis.
- →Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
- →Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design analysis artifacts.
- →Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature design of a large program with System of Systems (SoS)
- →Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
- →Contribute to system requirements development, management, and performance analysis.
- →Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration), and performance analysis of the system
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).
Requirements
~2 min read- Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 of related experience; or a Master's degree in STEM with 3 of relevant experience; PhD in STEM with 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 8 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience and/or PhD in a STEM field with 4 of related experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required at the time of application with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance before start date
- Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and systems thinking mindset
- Knowledge of and experience in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, SysML, MBSE, Python, Julia, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jira, Confluence or other languages
- Integrated product team (IPT) environment experience
- Agile development experience
- Domain Knowledge or course history of space systems
- Experience in an abstract modeling environment (Rhapsody, Cameo, UML, SysML, etc) for space systems evaluation
- Experience performing system verification and validation
- Working knowledge of EOIR systems, optics, algorithms, detection or tracking
- Knowledge of and experience in model-based systems engineering concepts such as SysML and tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody
- Experience with virtual environments, operational analysis or mission modeling (AFSIM, STK, BRAWLER, ATCOM, ONESAF, SIMULINK)
- Experience in an integration and test environment for dynamic systems (CubeSats, Rockets, Robotics)
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with relevant special programs access
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- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 3, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 8, 2026
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- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 8, 2026
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