Senior Principal Engineer – Survivability

Northrop Grumman

. Develop and maintain system requirements .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $156,400 - $234,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, RF and Antenna functionality, and Survivability/Low Observables, with a strong focus on supplier management and integration testing. Capable of developing system requirements, managing vendor relationships, and conducting thorough data analysis in support of aircraft survivability subsystem design.

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Systems EngineeringRF Integration and TestingSurvivability / Low ObservablesSupplier ManagementActive U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

System Requirements DevelopmentSubsystem ArchitectureProcurement SpecificationsInterface Control Documents (ICDs)Test Plan CoordinationPost-Test Data AnalysisElectromagnetic PrinciplesRadar Cross SectionLRU Integration and TestingAircraft Survivability Subsystem Design

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory TestingField TestingGlobal Supply Chain CoordinationFacilities CoordinationIT CoordinationSecurity Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMPhD in STEMActive U.S. Government Top Secret Security ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Supplier Management TeamSustainment SupportCapability DeliveriesContinuous EvaluationU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain system requirements
Develop subsystem architecture and drawings
Author procurement specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Statements of Work
Manage vendors and subcontractors as part of a Supplier Management Team
Oversee supplier development efforts and capability deliveries
Collaborate with suppliers on sustainment support
Establish and coordinate test plans
Support test execution in laboratory or field environments
Conduct post-test data analysis
Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate with Global Supply Chain, Facilities, IT, and Security
Support development and procurement of aircraft survivability subsystem design, integration, and testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience
Demonstrated depth of knowledge of RF and Antenna functionality, with experience in RF integration and testing
Direct experience in Survivability / Low Observables, applying and extending electromagnetic principles related to Radar Cross Section / RF signature
Experience in Systems Engineering, LRU integration and testing, and supplier management
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Full-time, on-site work at the facility
Travel up to 25% may be required
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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