Principal Systems Engineer 3/4

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The role requires leading security reviews, ensuring secure architectures, and collaborating across teams to implement CUI controls and export compliance; an active Secret Clearance is required to start. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and extensive experience with Security Classification Guides, DFARS clauses, and cross‑functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline.
• 9+ years of experience for Sr. Principal; 7+ years for Principal; active secret clearance to start.
• Experience reviewing Security Classification Guides and contract requirements/DFARS clauses.
• Experience in exporting compliance and communicating with program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates with engineers and customer SMEs.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of SCG requirements with Industrial Security team.
• Lead implementation of program-specific CUI protection requirements.
• Support program security trainings and export compliance reviews.
• Review contract security requirements and provide impact assessments.

Skills

Security classification guides

Contract requirements review

Export compliance

Program leadership communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

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.Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering and cybersecurity disciplines across the program lifecycle, driving secure architectures, requirements, and implementations for mission-critical airborne ISR and tactical systems.Roles & Responsibilities:Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates, collaborating with Chief Engineers, Program SMEs, and Customer SMEs to assess impacts and provide technical feedback to the Customer clarifying interpretation of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).Lead cross-functional implementation of the Customer’s SCG requirements, collaborating closely with the Industrial Security team to train program SMEs appropriately and ensure clear, consistent, and correct application across the program.Lead the implementation of program-specific CUI protection requirements, collaborating with the Industrial Security team and program SMEs to implement CUI controls in program processes.Support the Industrial Security Team, in building and conducting Program Security Trainings.Support the Export Compliance Team, by collaborating with program SMEs and the export team to evaluate, and direct export compliance technical decisions and provide backup support to the Program Export Technical Advisor in conducting technical export compliance review.Review contract security requirements, to provide impact assessments and recommendations to Contracts and Program management.This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4Basic Qualifications:For Sr. Principal (T04): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 9+ Years of experience, or Masters with 7+ years.For Principal (T03): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 7+ Years of experience, or Masters with 5+ years.Active Secret Clearance required to startAbility to obtain TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of timeAbility to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of timePreferred Qualifications:Experience reviewing Security Classification GuidesExperience reviewing Contract requirements/DFARS clausesExperience in effective communication with Program leadership, Senior Engineering leadership and Customer leadershipExperience in effective communication and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)Experience in conducting technical reviews for export complianceExperience with Triton or other Uncrewed Aircraft SystemsOn-site presence required to support classified work and lab/flight activities; some travel may be required for reviews, integration events, or customer meetings.Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.