Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr. Principal System Integration Lab Developer - R10216080
Northrop Grumman, Jessup, Maryland, United States, 20794
Principal/Sr. Principal System Integration Lab Developer - R10216080
Principal/Sr. Principal System Integration Lab Developer - R10216080
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Northrop Grumman
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Polygraph. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.
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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.
Location & Travel This position will be on‑site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.
What You’ll Get To Do
Develop a hardware and software system integration lab for a segment of a complex multi‑segment system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies.
Develop strategies for rapid and continuous integration of new products and emerging technologies within the segment.
Act as advocate in partnership with system‑level SIL Architect—for acceleration of capabilities that can enable early intra‑segment and inter‑segment partial integrations to de‑risk major system development milestones and events.
Basic Qualifications for Principal SIL Developer
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD and 1 year of experience.
Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle.
Experience in systems development, integration and test.
Experience rapidly designing and implementing environments to support Integration and Testing of complex hardware and software systems.
Understanding of hardware and software testing methodologies.
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross‑functionally.
Track record of solving customer problems by delivering innovative solutions.
US citizen.
Current active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal SIL Developer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle.
Experience in systems development, integration and test.
Experience rapidly designing and implementing environments to support Integration and Testing of complex hardware and software systems.
Understanding of hardware and software testing methodologies.
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross‑functionally.
Track record of solving customer problems by delivering innovative solutions.
US citizen.
Current active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment.
Understanding of hardware and software testing methodologies.
Awareness of hardware and software integration approaches at low‑level protocol and API levels.
Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS).
Familiarity with project and task management tools (Jira, Confluence).
Familiarity with modeling and testing tools such as MATLAB, Python, Cypress, Cadence Assura, Siemens Calibre.
Salary Primary Level: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00. Secondary Level: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00.
Salary will be determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results.
Northrop Grumman
provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
EEO 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
Northrop Grumman EEO . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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role at
Northrop Grumman
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.
Location & Travel This position will be on‑site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.
What You’ll Get To Do
Develop a hardware and software system integration lab for a segment of a complex multi‑segment system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies.
Develop strategies for rapid and continuous integration of new products and emerging technologies within the segment.
Act as advocate in partnership with system‑level SIL Architect—for acceleration of capabilities that can enable early intra‑segment and inter‑segment partial integrations to de‑risk major system development milestones and events.
Basic Qualifications for Principal SIL Developer
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD and 1 year of experience.
Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle.
Experience in systems development, integration and test.
Experience rapidly designing and implementing environments to support Integration and Testing of complex hardware and software systems.
Understanding of hardware and software testing methodologies.
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross‑functionally.
Track record of solving customer problems by delivering innovative solutions.
US citizen.
Current active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal SIL Developer
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle.
Experience in systems development, integration and test.
Experience rapidly designing and implementing environments to support Integration and Testing of complex hardware and software systems.
Understanding of hardware and software testing methodologies.
Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams (software, hardware, electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross‑functionally.
Track record of solving customer problems by delivering innovative solutions.
US citizen.
Current active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment.
Understanding of hardware and software testing methodologies.
Awareness of hardware and software integration approaches at low‑level protocol and API levels.
Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS).
Familiarity with project and task management tools (Jira, Confluence).
Familiarity with modeling and testing tools such as MATLAB, Python, Cypress, Cadence Assura, Siemens Calibre.
Salary Primary Level: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00. Secondary Level: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00.
Salary will be determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.
Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results.
Northrop Grumman
provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
EEO 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
Northrop Grumman EEO . U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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