Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Relocation Assistance and Clearance Information

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes.

Clearance type: Interim Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Company Overview

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 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 with bold 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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our Test & Evaluation organization. This position will be located on‑site in Melbourne, Florida.

The Systems Architect will design system architectures, define key capabilities and requirements, and establish technology constraints and external interfaces in line with customer needs for the System Integration Lab environment. The individual will develop requirements and architectural diagrams that describe the system architecture and design and collaborate with other IPTs to obtain the information and data needed in the model.

We are looking for innovative thinkers who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are comfortable with multi‑tasking, prioritizing tasks, giving verbal presentations, and self‑educating without direct supervision. The candidate must have a firm understanding of traditional systems engineering concepts and methodologies and must be able to apply and adjust these concepts in an accelerated early‑stage engineering design. The candidate must be familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), work within an agile environment, and be able to function in a fast‑paced multi‑tasking setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional engineering teams to create a baseline architecture for the SIL and STIL.
• Develop the lab design requirements and architecture in Cameo.
• Align with System Test and Responsible Engineers to support development of Requirements Test and Verification Matrix (RTVM) Lab requirements.
• Manage major subsystems and Partners/Suppliers to include lab build plans and architectural phases.
• Present SIL/STIL designs to Program and Customer leadership at Systems Engineering Technical Readiness (SETR) events.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, or equivalent.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.
• Experience working as an engineer in a system test lab environment.
• Understanding of mission systems including RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and/or networking.
• Experience developing model‑based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering.
• Understanding of mission systems to include RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and networking.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, or equivalent.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.
• Experience working as an engineer in a system test lab environment.
• Understanding of mission systems including RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and/or networking.
• Experience developing model‑based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering.
• Understanding of mission systems to include RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and networking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a system test lab environment.
• Experience communicating design concepts to management and customers.
• Experience using MBSE tools like CAMEO.
• Experience with electronic principles (MIL‑STD‑1553, RS‑232 & 422, ARINC 429, Ethernet & fiber).
• Familiarity with avionics systems and equipment.
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance.

Salary Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Benefits

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. 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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.