Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ invites applications for Systems Integration and Test Systems Engineer - Level 3 to support SEIT NS Team. The role focuses on certification, design compliance, and MBSE-driven verification across multiple engineering domains.

The candidate will lead cross‑disciplinary teams, manage verification activities, and ensure traceability from requirements to final certification, while maintaining rigorous documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems, or related engineering field with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Experience across nuclear design, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, nuclear safety.
• Knowledge of Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) development and government acquisition processes.
• Experience with risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and make/buy decisions.
• Must have a U.S. Government Secret security clearance prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Support certification activities related to boost vehicle design certification, safety design, and compatibility design.
• Ensure hardware/software design complies with conventional and nuclear armament safety requirements.
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.
• Manage and lead diverse technical teams in analyses and tests for nuclear/conventional certification.
• Identify and demonstrate compliance with armament certification requirements including MBSE and verification activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software engineering

Systems engineering

IFC development

Requirements traceability

Risk management

Lead teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, or Systems engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MBSE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Systems Integration and Test Systems Engineer - Level 3 to support the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Nuclear Surety (NS) Team located in Chandler, AZ.Responsibilities:Support the certification activities related to boost vehicle design certification, safety design, and compatibility designEnsure hardware/software design complies with conventional and nuclear armament safety requirements.Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.Manage and lead diverse technical teams in conducting the analyses and tests required to obtain nuclear and/or conventional certification for applicable configurations.Manage and lead the planning and execution of analyses and tests required to obtain nuclear and/or conventional certification for applicable configurations.Identify, manage, and demonstrate compliance with armament certification requirements, including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements traceability, and verification activities.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems, or related engineering field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.Working knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: nuclear design, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, nuclear hardness, nuclear surety and safety, materials.Electrical and software engineering design or requirements compliance experience.Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) development and government acquisition processes.Experience with decision-making processes: risk and opportunity management, cost benefit analysis, make/buy decisions.Must have a U.S. Government Secret security clearance prior to startPreferred Qualifications:General knowledge and understanding of governing certifications, specifications, and directives with emphasis on Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 63-125, Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 91-101, 91-118, 91-119, AFI 91-208, and MIL-STD 1822, 1760, 464, 461, 704, 1553, 810, 882 and 1289. Also, MIL-HDBK-516, and 1763.Experience completing Nuclear Surety deliverables such as Critical Signal Analysis (CSA), Nuclear Surety Evaluations (NSE), Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports (NSAR), Unauthorized Launch (UL) studies.Knowledge of Launch Vehicle systems and designs.Experience designing or analyzing electrical and software components for aerospace applications.Experience completing Qualification/Verification testing and analysis of electrical and software components.Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.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. 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 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 and certain other restricted positions.