Principal Systems Engineer 3/4

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role applies systems engineering and cybersecurity to drive secure architectures, requirements, and implementations for airborne ISR and tactical systems.

The successful candidate will lead cross‑functional reviews, collaborate with security teams, and ensure compliance with SCGs, CUI controls, and export requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of time.
• On-site presence required to support classified work; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates with Engineers, Program SMEs, and Customer SMEs to assess impacts and provide feedback.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of SCG requirements with Industrial Security team to train program SMEs.
• Lead implementation of program-specific CUI protection requirements with Industrial Security team and SMEs.
• Support the Industrial Security Team in building and conducting Program Security Trainings.
• Support Export Compliance Team by evaluating and directing export compliance decisions with SMEs.
• Review contract security requirements and provide impact assessments and recommendations to Contracts and Program management.

Skills

Security classification guides

Contract requirements/ DFARS

Effective communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Export compliance reviews

UAS / Triton experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

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.

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 4

Basic 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 start
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing Security Classification Guides
• Experience reviewing Contract requirements/DFARS clauses
• Experience in effective communication with Program leadership, Senior Engineering leadership and Customer leadership
• Experience in effective communication and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
• Experience in conducting technical reviews for export compliance
• Experience with Triton or other Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

On-site presence required to support classified work and lab/flight activities; some travel may be required for reviews, integration events, or customer meetings.

Salary

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.

Equal 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 and certain other restricted positions.