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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Thread & Communications Systems Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9A39E9FF73D2443DA79F2EA8C76A3B6F/job/ ## About the Role * Principal Engineer: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in STEM; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's' in STEM; 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD * Experience directly executing multiple projects and performing Cross IPT Collaboration * Experience directly interacting with Customer counterparts * Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance * Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Preferred Qualifications: * Active DoD Top Secret clearance * Experience in Autonomous Systems Programs * Familiarity Interface Control Documents * Experience working on program with concurrent Development, Production and Sustainment activities * Familiarity with Risk Management processes #ASSystEng We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. ## Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Thread & Communications Lead (Principal Systems Engineer) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on the Rancho Bernardo campus in San Diego, CA and will be a hybrid work schedule with on-site work a minimum of two days per week. The selected candidate will be from a commutable distance from the work site. Reporting to TRMC System Engineering (SE) lead, the selected candidate will plan and coordinate integration activities to perform tasks in support of the TRMC program. This includes maintaining Internal and External Interface Control Documents (ICD/EICD), Risk Management and generating solutions found in defects. The selected candidate will work closely with the TRMC System Engineering business area lead, to ensure the integrity of ICD/EICDs, performing critical updates and investigating defects as part of Defect Working Groups (DWG). What you get to do: * Work closely with TRMC SEIT lead to manage the process, tasks, and resources to support various program requests within the business area portfolio * Demonstrate understanding of System Engineering principles such as defect analysis and resolution, development of risk mitigation plans, and analyzing ICD/EICDs for engineering rigor * Coordinate with Program Stakeholders and IPTs to understand Communications thread and associated impacts to the program * Manage and track all engineering ICD/EICD changes, their impact across all the program ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Code meets connectivity - Developers as the powerhouse of Network API innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1686-code-meets-connectivity-developers-as-the-powerhouse-of-network-api-innovation) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)