Principal Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance, 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support system architecture development, trade studies, and requirements allocation across the full product lifecycle. You will interface with design, logistics, and program IPTs to ensure solutions meet schedule and cost targets while aligning with program needs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rigorous documentation, and model-based systems engineering across large programs. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, software, or related STEM required (or equivalent).
• US citizenship required; Secret clearance current/active.
• Must currently have SAP or be able to obtain and maintain SAP.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into system specifications across full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with IPTs to ensure architecture meets schedule, cost, and performance goals.
• Develop and maintain architecture content and model integration across programs.
• Support design reviews and reviews of interface control documents and software installation procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems, software, or related STEM

Tools

DOORS

SysML

UPDM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support system architecture development, trade studies, and requirements allocation across the full product lifecycle. You will interface with design, logistics, and program IPTs to ensure solutions meet schedule and cost targets while aligning with program needs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rigorous documentation, and model-based systems engineering across large programs. Travel up to 25% is required.