Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Secure ISR Platforms

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The role requires leading security reviews, ensuring secure architectures, and collaborating across teams to implement CUI controls and export compliance; an active Secret Clearance is required to start. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and extensive experience with Security Classification Guides, DFARS clauses, and cross‑functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline.
• 9+ years of experience for Sr. Principal; 7+ years for Principal; active secret clearance to start.
• Experience reviewing Security Classification Guides and contract requirements/DFARS clauses.
• Experience in exporting compliance and communicating with program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates with engineers and customer SMEs.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of SCG requirements with Industrial Security team.
• Lead implementation of program-specific CUI protection requirements.
• Support program security trainings and export compliance reviews.
• Review contract security requirements and provide impact assessments.

Skills

Security classification guides

Contract requirements review

Export compliance

Program leadership communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

The role requires leading security reviews, ensuring secure architectures, and collaborating across teams to implement CUI controls and export compliance; an active Secret Clearance is required to start. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree and extensive experience with Security Classification Guides, DFARS clauses, and cross‑functional leadership.