Senior Principal – Staff Software Systems Engineer, TS Clearance

Northrop Grumman

. Support Agile development of MS Windows and cloud-based solutions as a Responsible Engineer .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,800 - $265,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in systems engineering principles and processes, with a strong focus on Agile development, technical leadership, and program management in aerospace contexts. Proficient in translating customer requirements into effective software and hardware solutions while ensuring compliance with technical standards and project constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active DoD Top Secret ClearanceTechnical Leadership in AerospaceSystems Engineering PrinciplesAgile Software Development ExperienceControl Account Management (CAM)

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisTechnical Proposal WritingCloud TechnologyProblem-SolvingTechnical Performance MeasuresRisk ManagementEarned Value Management (EVM)Interface Control DocumentationProject Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingTechnical Oversight

Tools & Technologies

MBSE ToolsCameoRhapsodyMilitary Aircraft Mission Planning Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationSecurity+

Industry Keywords

AerospaceAgile DevelopmentControl Account ManagementEarned Value ManagementTechnical ComplianceSystem-of-Systems ConceptsInteroperability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Agile development of MS Windows and cloud-based solutions as a Responsible Engineer
Provide technical and programmatic leadership and oversight of engineering analysis, design, implementation, and deployment of new capabilities
Serve as Responsible Engineer across design, implementation, system integration, verification, and deployment/delivery phases
Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions within technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Serve as Technical Point of Contact with command of requirements, product roadmap, status, and issues
Lead and support technical discussions, planning, oversight, guidance, trade studies, and effectiveness analyses
Support requirements development, functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements maturation, and interface definition
Translate customer requirements into software/hardware solutions
Collaborate with disciplines, product teams, partners, suppliers, and program stakeholders on interfaces, features, data, documentation, scheduling, and dependencies
Serve as Control Account Manager for cost and schedule management
Plan, execute, and close out program reviews and milestones, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
Prepare for and present at design reviews and technical interchange meetings
Ensure technical compliance with the Statement of Work and system requirements
Manage technical team scope control
Collect, manage, and report program metrics and Technical Performance Measures
Manage risks and opportunities
Produce core engineering work products and track work products and dependencies in the program schedule
May travel to other locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior Principal level: 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics from an ABET accredited university, OR 6 years of experience with a master’s degree in a related discipline
Staff level: 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics from an ABET accredited university, OR 10 years of experience with a master’s degree in a related discipline
Active DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 years
4+ years of technical leadership experience in an aerospace context for Senior Principal level
8+ years of technical leadership experience in an aerospace context for Staff level
Experience as a Product Owner or Technical Lead
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
Experience with systems engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Experience as a Systems Engineer on an Agile software development effort
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience with Cloud Technology
Experience writing technical proposals
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance
Ability to work on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA, or Melbourne, FL
Preferred: Active DoD SAP Clearance
Preferred: Experience using or developing military aircraft mission planning systems
Preferred: Experience working with external and geographically distributed teams
Preferred: Project/program management practices, including Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Preferred: Risks–Issues–Opportunities (RIO) management
Preferred: Project planning, scheduling, staffing, and coordination of technical work
Preferred: General understanding of networks, interoperability, and system-of-systems concepts
Preferred: Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody
Preferred: Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
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