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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Signals Intelligence, Linux, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Windows Desktop, SC Clearance, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=83a750aced66d6e2

## About the Role

* Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
 * Minimum of 5 Years of experience with a bachelor's degree; Minimum of 3 Years with master's degree; Minimum of 1 Years experience with PhD
 * U.S. citizenship is required. Secret clearance needed to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
 * Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
 * A background and strong demonstrated success in test, design, and integration
 * Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions
 * Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc.
 * Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems
 * Experience with requirements management, * Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
 * Hands-on experience with VPX chassis integration, configuration, and testing.
 * Familiarity with SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) and CMOSS (C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards) alignment requirements.
 * Networking Proficiency
 * Strong knowledge of SIGINT operations
 * Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and failure analysis
 * Demonstrated experience in documentation and operational processes development

## Description

* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, integrate, enhance, and productionize solutions
 * Support the assembly, test, and documentation for hardware components, software integration, and systems of systems
 * Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and field representatives
 * Develop a comprehensive knowledge of system architecture & mission operations to be able to communicate both upwards and outwards
 * Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), failure analysis, documentation development, and operations development
 * Develop and maintain requirements
 * Participate in test events


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