Principal / Senior Principal F - 22 Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Health insurance

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer for the F-22 sustainment portfolio in Baltimore, MD. The role leads engineering execution across programs, reports to the Engineering Leadership Section Manager, and requires an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include coordinating IPT activities, developing technical plans, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining compliance. On-site work with potential SAP access.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading high‑performance cross‑functional technical teams.
• Experience in systems, hardware, and/or software engineering for aerospace/military environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely execution of engineering activities across IPTs within the F-22 sustainment portfolio.
• Implement technical plans and identify resources to meet contractual deliverables.
• Apply engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment expertise to programs.
• Demonstrate ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and supervise assembly operations.
• Apply lean manufacturing (5S) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet compliance standards.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering leadership

System engineering

Project coordination

Ability to obtain SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer for the F-22 sustainment portfolio within Baltimore and Partnered Sites Division’s Foundational Systems Engineering (BU). This leader will be responsible for Engineering program execution across all programs within the F-22 portfolio and represent the Engineering & Sciences organization. This position will be located in Baltimore,MD and is a full-time on-site position and will report to the Engineering Leadership Section Manager.

What You’ll Get To Do

• The individual will be responsible for technical execution, technology development strategies, and programmatic coordination across the F-22 sustainment portfolio in addition to:
• Lead timely execution of engineering activities across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) while staying within scope and budget.
• Implement technical plans and pinpoint the resources required to meet contractual deliverables.
• Apply deep experience in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment support.
• Demonstrate proven ability to lead cross functional engineering teams, mentor staff, and supervise electronic and electromechanical assembly operations.
• Utilize strong expertise in process engineering oversight, lean manufacturing (5S), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct environmental, electronic, and mechanical testing; develop processes; and perform failure analysis (RCCA, FRACAS, CAR, MRB) to ensure system reliability.
• Engage customers effectively, manage programs, and oversee project planning and EVMS cost account control.
• Consistently deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to rigorous compliance standards.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal F-22 Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal F-22 Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications For a Principal F-22 Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Demonstrated success leading high performance, cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience in systems, hardware, and/or software engineering for architecture, design, integration, verification/validation, production, and/or post-production support in a military/aerospace product environment.

Basic Qualifications For a Senior Principal F-22 Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Demonstrated success leading high performance, cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience in systems, hardware, and/or software engineering for architecture, design, integration, verification/validation, production, and/or post-production support in a military/aerospace product environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.
• Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to act as the technical point of contact to Executive leadership and/or Customers stakeholder addressing technical requests and translating into actionable deliveries.
• Experience in driving schedule, cost, and risk management to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and resilient to uncertainties.
• Proven domain expertise in defense grade electronic systems
• Comprehensive understanding of Department of Defense systems engineering requirements and standards
• Strong proficiency with earned value management (EVM) methodology and its practical application

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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.