Secret-Cleared Principal Systems Engineer — RQ-4 IFC Lead

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 114,000 - 171,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - RQ-4 FMS IFC Manager in Rancho Bernardo, CA. You will coordinate IFC scope, content, and schedules across engineering, integration, and program management to ensure aligned deliveries.

You will act as a technical focal across systems and labs to drive end-to-end solutions. The role requires a STEM degree with substantial experience in systems engineering or technical program management, plus active government

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year relevant experience.
Experience as systems engineer, technical project engineer, or technical program manager on complex, software-intensive programs.
Experience coordinating scope, schedule, and technical content across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain IFC scope and content with engineering, integration, and leadership.
Collaborate with IPTs to develop and execute IFC plans.
Manage project execution rhythm including cross-functional coordination and status reporting.
Serve as technical focal between systems, software, hardware, network, cyber, and labs to ensure alignment.
Track readiness and close gaps and risks across design, implementation, and test.