Senior Principal Systems Engineer, MBSE & V&V Leader

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in California to lead the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through verification and delivery. The role involves developing system architectures, CONOPS, ICDs, and verification plans while coordinating with IPTs, suppliers, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in systems engineering, experience with MBSE and DOORS, and the ability to present technical briefings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience
• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, DOORS Next)

Responsibilities

• Apply the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through delivery
• Develop and maintain ICDs for internal and external interfaces
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings to leadership and customers
• Support architecture, CONOPS development, and system verification planning
• Contribute to SRR/PDR/CDR reviews and integration/test readiness

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical presentations

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS/DOORS Next

ICD development

MBSE

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in California to lead the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through verification and delivery. The role involves developing system architectures, CONOPS, ICDs, and verification plans while coordinating with IPTs, suppliers, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in systems engineering, experience with MBSE and DOORS, and the ability to present technical briefings to leadership.