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# Principal/Sr Principal System Engineer (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Azusa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rhapsody, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, DOORS (Software), Julia
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-sr-principal-system-engineer-aht-azusa-ca-usa-58871148

## About the Role

_ the design of large space programs (SoS) * Ensure requirements are properly represented in models and tools Tasks * Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of related experience; or Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 1+ year * Active DoD Secret clearance required at application and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance * Analytical thinking, problem solving, and systems thinking mindset * Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, SysML, MBSE, Python, Julia, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jira, Confluence or other languages * IPT environment experience 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 drive systems engineering and performance analysis for a space-focused program within a cross-functional team. You shape rigorous design and verification tasks, collaborate with IPTs, and lead technical solutions for complex problems. You'll contribute to SoS design and model-based analysis while advancing program objectives. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence space systems engineering at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Master the systems engineering lifecycle across requirements, design, integration, test, and verification * Provide technical solutions for complex problems and lead program reviews * Support defect analysis, risk management and change proposals * Collaborate with IPTs to develop rigorous design artifacts and models * Develop system requirements, performance analysis, and unifying modeling techniques * Represent the organization in addressing difficult technical issues on projects * Work with stakeholders to mature the design of large space programs (SoS) * Ensure requirements are properly represented in models and tools Tasks * Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of related experience; or Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 1+ year * Active DoD Secret clearance required at application and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance * Analytical thinking, problem solving, and systems thinking mindset * Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, SysML, MBSE, Python, Julia, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jira, Confluence or other languages * IPT environment experience Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off


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