Principal Systems Engineer /Sr Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 12/16/2025 2:53:21 AM

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Current Days Open
8
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$105,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$158,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
13
First Seen
11/15/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$105,400.00 (Yearly)
12/16/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$158,000.00 (Yearly)
12/16/2025

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, re-defines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems/Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems based out of Groton, CT or Quonset Point/Kingston, RI (Providence metro-area), Northrop Grummans General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) location. You will be part of a small, highly specialized team that will install and test of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for U.S. Navys Columbia class submarine: a new construction ballistic missile submarine program. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with excellent communication skills, exhibits flexibility, and works well within a diverse team environment. What youll get to do: Develops requirements, performs technical planning, manufacturing system development/integration, verification and validation, and evaluates cost (implementation, savings and return on investment) and implementation/program risk impacts. Prepares project execution plan and coordinates activities between internal and external customers and company personnel. Follow projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases: concept development, design, fabrication/assembly/test at lab level, production environment demo, full production operations implementation, sustainment/maintenance/ continuous improvement. Leads project technical proposal/SOW writing & estimating while ensuring systemic conversion of requirements to design, implementation and production validations. Manages project cost and schedule through all phases and execution of transition to production activities of the developed systems to program and functional manufacturing spaces. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team(s). Provides advanced technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at both the Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT shipyard sites. Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs. Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required. Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques. Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action. Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished. Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues. Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies. Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs. Basic Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering. Active current Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%. Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs. Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment. Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard. Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance. Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering. Active current Secret Clearance. US Citizenship. Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%. Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs. Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment. Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard. Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance. MANUMS Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00 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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