Northrop Grumman Logo

Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (SS SRR)

Reposted 7 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
United States of America
102K-200K Annually
Senior level
United States of America
102K-200K Annually
Senior level
The role involves overseeing systems engineering tasks, ensuring technical compliance, managing integration efforts, and coordinating with stakeholders while supporting lifecycle activities.
The summary above was generated by AI

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 and inventive 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 who have bold new 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.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions.

https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/microelectronics

The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking Systems Engineer to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.

What You’ll get to Do:

  • Plan and support he core functions and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions.
  • Support close out program reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Etc.
  • Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
  • Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
  • Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline
  • Serve as the Logistics and Supportability Interface ensuring that all applicable specialty engineering disciplines horizontally integrate across applicable phases of the program lifecycle.
  • Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
  • Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.
  • Oversee the establishment and execution of the program lifecycle and work products.
  • Support the transition of the project to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholders.
  • Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.
  • Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives.

This position is contingent upon clearance.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

This position can be filled at the Principal Superconducting Electronics Design Engineer OR the Sr. Principal Superconducting Electronics Design Engineer. Qualifications for both are listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
  • Demonstrated Experience working with CAMEO.
  • Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification.
  • Demonstrated Backlog Planning and Management.
  • Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
  • Demonstrated Experience working with CAMEO.
  • Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification.
  • Demonstrated Backlog Planning and Management.
  • Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
  • Experience leading technical teams.
  • Demonstrated Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle, Focus on SRR to CDR.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management.
  • Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (UAF).
  • Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally.Experience managing contracts of $10M+

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $160,900.00Salary Range 2: $127,000.00 - $199,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

Top Skills

Cameo
Model Based Systems Engineering (Sysml)

Similar Jobs

2 Hours Ago
Reston, VA, USA
175K-200K Annually
Senior level
175K-200K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
The Maritime Systems Engineer will analyze system requirements and designs, support integration, and provide strategic technical planning and project management for sensor systems.
Top Skills: Embedded SystemsRobotics
2 Hours Ago
Remote
Palo Alto, CA, USA
80K-152K Annually
Junior
80K-152K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
As a Ground Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain software for satellite telemetry and commanding, ensuring scalable operation and supporting mission teams.
Top Skills: AWSC++DockerDynamoDBFedoraGitlabJavaJunitK8SMySQLPostgresPytestPythonRhelRpmTerraform
2 Hours Ago
Hybrid
3 Locations
72K-100K Annually
Entry level
72K-100K Annually
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
As an Associate in Software Engineering, you will develop software solutions, collaborate on projects, and engage in continuous learning to enhance client outcomes.
Top Skills: .NetAlteryxAngularAWSAzureDatabricksJavaPower BIPythonRReactSparkTableau

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account