Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 2/9/2026 2:27:00 AM

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Current Days Open
11
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$98,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$147,600.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
11
First Seen
1/30/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$98,400.00 (Yearly)
2/9/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$147,600.00 (Yearly)
2/9/2026

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer Systems. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer Systems based out of Orlando, FL. As a Principal Engineer Systems at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Cross-Domain Handling of Releasable Data (CHORD) portfolio. CHORD is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) two-domain Cross Domain Solution (CDS). The CHORD portfolio comprises multiple contract awards and with various customers. The successful candidate will be exceptionally meticulous, collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & personal responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of seeking the best performance from everyone. Roles/Responsibilities: The Principal Engineer Systems will serve as an integral member of the systems engineering team and will be responsible for collaborating with the customer, systems engineering leads, architects, software, gateware and test teams to develop concepts of operations, system concept definitions, and to shape and decompose system level requirements. Candidates should have experience with requirements tools and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and possess an active DoD Secret clearance. Ideal candidates are innovative, capable of multitasking, possess strong systems engineering knowledge, and are adaptable to fast-paced environments and agile methodologies. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 5 years of related technical experience; Masters degree in a STEM field and 3 years of related technical experience, or PHD in a STEM field and 1 year of related technical experience. A current DoD Secret Clearance. Experience developing concepts of operation and interface definitions, decomposing and allocating requirements, and translating requirements into hardware and software specifications. Strong understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and tools. Experience implementing and using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, practices, and methods. Experience developing models in Cameo Enterprise Architecture. Experience working in an Agile framework. Experience communicating technical topics clearly to customers and senior leadership. Experience with requirements analysis, development and management. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and other stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Requirements management tool Rational DOORS. Proficiency in SysML with experience developing use cases, sequence diagrams, and activity diagrams. Experience in full lifecycle of Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, and requirements verification. Experience preparing verification documentation for system level requirements. Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities. Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production. Understanding of software development methodologies. Experience developing and maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for systems and processes. Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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