Principal Weapons Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Principal Weapons Systems Engineer in Melbourne, FL. The role involves evaluating electrical systems and executing weapon system testing. Candidates must have an engineering degree and an active Secret clearance.

This position includes a competitive salary range of $98,400 to $147,600, with additional benefits such as health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree, or 1+ year with a PhD.
• Familiarization with SMS/S&RE hardware and software requirements.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical systems, products, and applications.
• Manage requirements and develop test plans.
• Execute weapon system testing through various development phases.

Skills

Electrical system design

Requirements management

System integration

Weapon system testing

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

SMS/S&RE hardware

Job description

Principal Weapons Systems Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL – on‑site, no hybrid or remote work.

Security Clearance: Must have active Secret clearance (within 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and be able to obtain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period as determined by business needs.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and testing.
• Manage requirements, system integration, and develop test plans.
• Execute weapon system testing through development, demonstration, and production phases.
• Familiarize with SMS/S&RE hardware and software requirements throughout definition, design, integration, test, certification, and operation.
• Apply governing standards including UAI Platform‑Store ICD, MIL‑STD‑1553, MIL‑STD‑1760, AS5653, etc., and prepare detailed requirements specifications, statements of work, test plans and procedures, certification plans, and performance reports.
• Understand all system requirements, develop statements of work, specifications and interface control documents, prepare, monitor and update program schedules, conduct and participate in all related design reviews, and provide technical guidance to the cross‑functional team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3years of related engineering experience, OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 1year of related engineering experience.
• Familiarization with SMS/S&RE hardware and software requirements and end‑to‑end development and operation of SMS and S&RE.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance within reasonable time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with weapons and payload systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of governing standards including UAI Platform‑Store ICD, MIL‑STD‑1553, MIL‑STD‑1760, AS5653.
• Active Secret clearance with Special Program access.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00. Salary is determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a comprehensive EEO and pay transparency statement: http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.