Principal Thread & Communications Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,400 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Educational assistance program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is looking for a Thread & Communications Lead (Principal Systems Engineer) to join their team in San Diego, CA. This hybrid role focuses on integration activities for the TRMC program and involves managing System Engineering tasks and overseeing risk management.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and risk analysis with a relevant STEM degree. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible arrangements, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in executing multiple projects and cross-IPT collaboration.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate integration activities for the TRMC program.
• Maintain Internal and External Interface Control Documents.
• Work closely with System Engineering leads.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Defect analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD

Job description

Job Title and Summary

The Thread & Communications Lead (Principal Systems Engineer) will lead integration activities for the TRMC program on the Rancho Bernardo campus in San Diego, CA. The role is hybrid with on‑site work at least two days per week and requires travel approximately 10% of the time. The incumbent will manage System Engineering tasks, maintain ICD/EICD documents, oversee risk management, and resolve defects.

Location & Work Arrangement

Location: Rancho Bernardo campus, San Diego, CA. Hybrid work schedule with minimum two on‑site days per week. Travel required 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate integration activities to support the TRMC program.
• Maintain Internal and External Interface Control Documents (ICD/EICD), performing critical updates and investigating defects as part of Defect Working Groups.
• Work closely with TRMC System Engineering leads to manage processes, tasks, and resources for program requests.
• Apply System Engineering principles such as defect analysis, risk mitigation, and ICD/EICD rigor.
• Coordinate with Program Stakeholders and IPTs on communications thread and associated program impacts.
• Manage and track all engineering ICD/EICD changes and their impact across the program.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Engineer: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in STEM; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's in STEM; or 0 years experience with a PhD.
• Direct experience executing multiple projects and performing cross‑IPT collaboration.
• Direct experience interacting with Customer counterparts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in autonomous systems programs.
• Familiarity with Interface Control Documents.
• Experience working on programs with concurrent development, production and sustainment activities.
• Familiarity with risk management processes.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Flexible work arrangements, 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Educational assistance program offering free education advice, tuition savings at accredited schools, and other resources.
• Competitive salary range of $98,400.00 to $171,000.00, with potential for overtime, bonuses, and long‑term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Legal & Eligibility

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.