Senior Principal Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for on-site system engineering and integration work within Product Support IPTs. The role requires expertise in avionic/RF systems, interfacing with Design Engineering, and supporting sustainment of weapon systems.

Essential functions include trade studies, maintenance task analysis, and ensuring supportability while operating in a fast-paced environment. Clearances and advanced STEM degrees strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 8+ years of experience OR Master's with 6+ years OR PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees and/or FMECA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance for the position.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, quantify and influence logistics requirements to support the weapon system including spares, Support Equipment, technical data, training, facilities, and personnel.
• Interface with vehicle engineering to influence designs for supportability.
• Initiate and perform trade studies.
• Perform detailed maintenance task analysis.
• Determine overall weapon support system requirements for sustainment.

Skills

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting

FMECA

Fault trees

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer for on-site system engineering and integration work within Product Support IPTs. The role requires expertise in avionic/RF systems, interfacing with Design Engineering, and supporting sustainment of weapon systems.

Essential functions include trade studies, maintenance task analysis, and ensuring supportability while operating in a fast-paced environment. Clearances and advanced STEM degrees strongly preferred.