Northrop Grumman Corporation
Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278
Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector)
Location: Redondo Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: SCI. Travel: 10% of the time.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector
is an industry‑leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success.
Position Overview Join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and contribute to the Space revolution by making the impossible possible.
The role can be filled as a Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. The position is contingent upon capturing program award(s), acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding, and obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
Responsibilities
Work scope covers a range of Systems Engineering disciplines and products including requirements & verification, interfaces, architecture, and design.
Support/lead development of verification planning/products, test requirements, and other key products.
Support/lead preparation and execution of milestones.
Collaborate with Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, subsystems, and unit‑level engineers and engage in multiple working groups and control boards.
Responsibilities can be tailored based on the skillset and experience of the selected candidate.
Basic Qualifications Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience.
OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience.
OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 1+ year(s) of engineering experience.
Active SCI access with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Active DOD Top Secret clearance with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period.
Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience.
OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience.
OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience.
Active SCI access with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Active DOD Top Secret clearance with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period.
Preferred Qualifications
Systems engineering fundamentals.
Prior spacecraft project experience.
CAMEO knowledge & proficiency.
Communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Active DOD Top Secret clearance and active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date.
Compensation Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 – $165,500.00.
Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 – $206,000.00.
Additional benefits include base pay, overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, long‑term incentive options, and other variable compensation.
Benefits
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 (e.g., 9/80 work schedule).
For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector
is an industry‑leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success.
Position Overview Join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and contribute to the Space revolution by making the impossible possible.
The role can be filled as a Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. The position is contingent upon capturing program award(s), acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding, and obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
Responsibilities
Work scope covers a range of Systems Engineering disciplines and products including requirements & verification, interfaces, architecture, and design.
Support/lead development of verification planning/products, test requirements, and other key products.
Support/lead preparation and execution of milestones.
Collaborate with Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, subsystems, and unit‑level engineers and engage in multiple working groups and control boards.
Responsibilities can be tailored based on the skillset and experience of the selected candidate.
Basic Qualifications Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience.
OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience.
OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 1+ year(s) of engineering experience.
Active SCI access with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Active DOD Top Secret clearance with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period.
Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience.
OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience.
OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience.
Active SCI access with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Active DOD Top Secret clearance with a single‑scope background investigation completed within the last 5 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period.
Preferred Qualifications
Systems engineering fundamentals.
Prior spacecraft project experience.
CAMEO knowledge & proficiency.
Communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Active DOD Top Secret clearance and active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date.
Compensation Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 – $165,500.00.
Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 – $206,000.00.
Additional benefits include base pay, overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, long‑term incentive options, and other variable compensation.
Benefits
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 (e.g., 9/80 work schedule).
For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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