Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Advanced Defense Programs

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on technical contributions to advanced weapon systems development. Responsibilities include providing design oversight, leading proposal volumes, and working on strategic deterrence technologies. Candidates should have a strong STEM background and relevant experience with DoD systems. This position offers competitive pay and robust employee benefits, with a standard work schedule featuring every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• 6 months - 1 year of experience with DoD weapon systems.
• Experience with design analysis cycles and capability trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical contributions to Advanced Programs SLCM-N team.
• Support design concepts for launcher capsule and avionics.
• Lead development of technical proposal volumes.

Skills

DoD weapon system support system conceptual design

Ballistic missiles

Cruise missiles

Digital design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Model-based engineering tools

Job description

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on technical contributions to advanced weapon systems development. Responsibilities include providing design oversight, leading proposal volumes, and working on strategic deterrence technologies. Candidates should have a strong STEM background and relevant experience with DoD systems. This position offers competitive pay and robust employee benefits, with a standard work schedule featuring every other Friday off.