Principal Engineer, Systems

Northrop Grumman

. Develop and deliver Systems Engineering products .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements development, verification and validation planning, and technical planning. Proficient in managing interface definitions and synthesizing stakeholder input for effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentVerification And ValidationPython ScriptingModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementTechnical PlanningSystem Design DevelopmentCost/Risk ManagementTechnical Review Support

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCameoAgile Execution

Certifications & Qualifications

Active USG Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Access

Industry Keywords

Systems Engineering ArtifactsInterface Control DocumentsHW/SW Integration Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver Systems Engineering products
Perform requirements development, allocation, and verification/validation planning
Manage interface definition efforts
Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
Support communication with program, functional, and subsystem leads
Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts using proper configuration management procedures
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
Coordinate across integrated product teams and with external customers
Synthesize stakeholder and team input and communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience
Active USG Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program access via Program Access Request before employment or within a company-determined reasonable timeframe
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP/PAR access after employment
Experience with Python or another scripting language
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance preferred
Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance preferred
Experience in Systems Engineering areas including technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost/risk management, requirements management, or technical review support preferred
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture integration preferred
Familiarity with Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS and Cameo preferred
Experience with software development preferred
Experience with HW/SW integration testing preferred
Experience with Agile execution preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business