Sr Principal Engineer Hardware – Site Engineer (26-015) - R10218727

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 117,500 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Principal Engineer Hardware – Site Engineer. This position supports missile defense operations and requires a DoD Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and extensive experience. Key responsibilities include preparation of site plans, technical communication with various teams, and leadership in project tasks. Excellent benefits such as health plans and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Currently hold a DoD‑issued Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree with appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of site drawings and plans.
• Act as a technical interface between teams.
• Develop Basis of Estimates and Engineering Estimates.

Skills

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

Knowledge of engineering concepts and techniques

Proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Excel

Basic understanding of networks

Experience with Agile methodologies

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8 years of experience

Master's Degree with 6 years of experience

12 years of experience as an alternative to a degree

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Principal Engineer Hardware – Site Engineer (26‑015) – R10218727

Location: Colorado Springs, CO.

We are looking for a Sr Principal Engineer Hardware – Site Engineer to join our Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration team. This role is essential to support the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Position Overview

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System, enabling planning and orchestration of missile defense operations. This team deputy/admin position requires managing the team's administrative tasks, multiple projects in parallel, and pop‑up functions as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of site drawings and plans.
• Review of the content and details of technical products.
• Act as a technical interface between the Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) working‑level counterparts and the MDA customer.
• Document work using Agile methodologies, update as required, and coordinate with team leadership on work completion.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Engineering Estimates (EE), providing hour estimates and justification for completion, along with installation material estimates.
• Serve as a member of a focused team that interfaces with peer‑level team members, the Deployment Team Leadership, and NT management to ensure high‑quality products are delivered on time and within available resources.
• May serve in project leadership roles and represent the organization as the prime customer contact on significant technical matters under contract.
• Collaborate with the team, both in person and remotely.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently hold a DoD‑issued Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field with 8 years of experience; or Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; or 12 years of experience as an alternative to a degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently in a team environment with limited guidance.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and techniques; proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Excel; strong understanding of drafting and hardware engineering standards.
• Basic understanding of networks (VLANs, switch stacking, routers, etc.).
• Experience in configuration control, bill of materials development, drafting and design engineering during system design, development, and deployment activities.
• Control and manage all drawings for the program.
• Completing required documentation and drawings in accordance with the Systems and/or Hardware Engineer's direction.
• Work with fielding and mission‑success organizations to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Prior experience in Systems Engineering/Hardware Engineering, project management, and strong communication skills.
• Prior C2BMC experience highly desired.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

For more information about our benefits, visit https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx.

Relocation, Clearance, and Travel

Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available.

Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Additional Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500 – $176,300. The range is a general guideline; actual offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Application period: Approximately 20 days from the posting date (may vary).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For a complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.