Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 135,800 - 203,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Generalist for their team in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves supporting maritime programs, working with advanced technologies, and contributing to system architecture and integration. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, have experience in Systems Engineering, and hold a current Top Secret clearance. This full-time position offers a primary salary range from $135,800 to $203,600, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years with a Master's Degree; or 4 years with PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Support complex maritime programs of national strategic importance.
• Develop systems engineering work products.
• Prepare and brief technical packages to leadership.

Skills

Systems Engineering processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Current Top Secret clearance

Interest in maritime surface / undersea domain

Willingness to learn additional discipline areas

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

IBM DOORS

Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter)

Job description

Job Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Systems Engineering Generalist – Naval & Oceanic Systems

The Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test & Logistics (SEIT&L) Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking a systems engineering generalist to join our team of dedicated and talented professionals. In this position you will support complex, dynamic, maritime programs of national strategic importance. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to the development of state‑of‑the‑art oceanic systems, providing exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies, including uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), undersea payloads, acoustic and non‑acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime‑surface communication technologies, advanced algorithms, digital engineering, and more.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Opportunity To

• Work within multi‑disciplined teams, performing in one or more of the following functions: mission engineering, requirements development & management (using DOORS), system architecture development, system modeling including Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), establishing and integrating components of a digital design thread, interface development & management, concept of operations (CONOPS) development & management, trade studies / analysis of alternatives, integration & test, and verification & validation.
• Develop systems engineering work products associated with the functions above.
• Prepare and brief technical packages to program, company, and customer leadership teams.
• Support project and program processes, reviews, and technical planning activities.
• Develop content and present during milestone reviews including Systems Requirement Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship Review (CSR).
• Support capture and proposal activities.

Though not required, experience with Navy customers and underwater/naval systems such as torpedoes, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc. is desired. Experience in anti‑submarine warfare, seabed warfare, mine countermeasures, and Navy tactics would also be desirable. Multiple positions are available; assignments will be made based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years with a Masters Degree; or 4 years with PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn additional discipline areas.
• Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems “V” lifecycle model.
• Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF).
• Proficiency in Model‑Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter).
• Proficiency executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include mentorship and working/interfacing with customers.
• Experience leading teams of systems engineers (e.g., as SEIT Lead).
• Experience preparing work products associated with the engineering milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Experience in naval warfare domains such as Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti‑Surface Warfare (ASUW), Mine‑Warfare (MIW), Cyber Warfare, and/or other.
• Industry/company recognition and awards, attendance and participation in industry/engineering conferences and symposiums, and/or patents/disclosures/publications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00. This range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Other Details

This is a full‑time on‑site position located in Annapolis, MD. This is a multi‑level requisition; offers will be made commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making 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 our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.