Sr Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 10/28/2025 3:07:16 AM

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Current Days Open
14
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$112,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$112,400.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
14
First Seen
10/15/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$112,400.00 (Yearly)
10/28/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$112,400.00 (Yearly)
10/28/2025

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). This role is located in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of Northrop Grummans Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS) a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. The Position will support a group of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. Systems Engineering provides sustainment support for the B-2 Bomber, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, test engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. Responsibilities: Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints Perform trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications Serve as customer contact for program activities, as well as supporting program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product development, integration, and test Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules Identify program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of assigned projects Participate in presenting company capabilities to potential customers and in the development of potential solutions to customer requirements Basic Qualifications A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with a Masters in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline; 4 years with a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project) Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Must be able to work on-site in OKC, no relocation provided Preferred Qualifications: Experience in technical engineering requirements analysis, development, verification and/or validation. Familiar with interfacing in DOORS Able to access and interpret changes to engineering drawings Experience with Air Force customers and aerospace industry and military standards Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues Experience with information security, COMSEC and TEMPEST Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within Cameo Previous Systems Engineering experience Current Active DoD Secret security clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $112,400.00 - $168,600.00 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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