Senior Principal Product Support Engineer - Secret Clearance

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Product Support Engineer to join our Aeronautics Systems team in El Segundo or San Diego, CA.

You will lead technical activities, ensure a robust systems engineering approach, and coordinate with suppliers to meet performance and cost targets. The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years (MS 3; PhD 1) of related experience, an active Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Must hold a STEM degree (BS, MS or PhD) with related experience.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher with potential SAP eligibility.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and support proposals/capture activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Product Support technical activities and lifecycle programs.
• Apply systems engineering to support aircraft design and proposals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft systems, logistics, and supportability.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Customer relations

Leadership

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Product Support Engineer to join our Aeronautics Systems team in El Segundo or San Diego, CA.

You will lead technical activities, ensure a robust systems engineering approach, and coordinate with suppliers to meet performance and cost targets. The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years (MS 3; PhD 1) of related experience, an active Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25%.