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# Principal Systems Engineer - 18513*

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Rhapsody, Systems Modeling Language, Jama (Software), SC Clearance, Polarion
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-systems-engineer-18513-star-roy-ut-usa-58846621

## About the Role

vendors * Maintain configuration control and ensure conformance to NG engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498) * Provide status reports and risk updates to program leadership * Participate in cross-functional design, verification reviews; support source selection * Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in RM/CM tools Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years with MS; or 1 year with PhD * US Citizen with current/top secret security clearance, within scope and renewed/initiated within last 6 years * Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances in a reasonable time * 3+ years full lifecycle systems engineering experience (concept to sustainment) * SysML MBSE tools experience (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) and model development * 3+ years in writing/tracing complex requirements using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion, plus verification planning and ICD governance * Strong written and verbal communication aE
_ technical documentation and leadership presentations Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will serve as a principal systems engineer within the flight systems futures unit, shaping advanced payloads and hypersonic re-entry concepts. You will collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure technical, cost, and schedule targets are met. You will manage requirements, verification plans, and system models to support critical defense programs. This opportunity offers meaningful impact on national security and technology leadership, with relocation support and strong growth potential. Compensation / Benefits * Act as Responsible Engineer for hardware/software items from external vendors or internal work orders * Interpret data to determine applicability to program requirements * Collaborate with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting schedule, cost, and performance * Review/approve deliverables per subcontract data requirements list * Assist in managing subcontractor SOWs and performance; may travel to vendor locations * Maintain configuration control and ensure conformance to NG engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498) * Provide status reports and risk updates to program leadership * Participate in cross-functional design, verification reviews; support source selection * Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in RM/CM tools Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years with MS; or 1 year with PhD * US Citizen with current/top secret security clearance, within scope and renewed/initiated within last 6 years * Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances in a reasonable time * 3+ years full lifecycle systems engineering experience (concept to sustainment) * SysML MBSE tools experience (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) and model development * 3+ years in writing/tracing complex requirements using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion, plus verification planning and ICD governance * Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and leadership presentations Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off


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