Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Spaceflight Autonomy (SCI) Onsite

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Dulles, VA seeks a Pr./Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4) for on-site work on a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off. This role requires active SCI clearance and focuses on fault management, autonomy, and spacecraft systems engineering.

Responsibilities include designing and validating flight software, performing systems trades, and supporting proposals and new business efforts within a high‑tech aerospace program.