Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Systems Engineer level professional for on-site work on complex electronic systems. The candidate should be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Collaboration across disciplines, model-based systems engineering, and thorough verification are key responsibilities. The role offers a clear career path, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 6+ years related experience; OR, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Related technical field with 4+ year of related experience
• Experience troubleshooting of hardware, software, and firmware issues
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance

Skills

MATLAB

C

C++

Java

Python

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

VCRMs

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a Systems Engineer level professional for on-site work on complex electronic systems. The candidate should be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Collaboration across disciplines, model-based systems engineering, and thorough verification are key responsibilities. The role offers a clear career path, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic defense-focused environment.