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# Principal Engineer Systems

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, DevOps, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Data Logging, Change Tracking, Software Version Control, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3355993456&tx=DT11303UTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience or Masters in STEM and 3 years of relevant experience.
 * Must have foundational understanding of configuration management and/or software development lifecycles.
 * Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and adherence to process.
 * Ability to work in secure environments and handle controlled media and artifacts responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Software Configuration Management on complex or software-intensive programs.
 * Familiarity with Teamcenter/CPLM and supporting review boards (e.g., SRB, CCB/CRB).
 * Experience with SDRLs, supplier data review, and secure media handling/logging.

## Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to perform Software Configuration Management (SWCM) within the IFC Management team on the Strike Program. This role operates in the DevOps space of Systems Engineering and supports IFC releases by controlling software baselines, media, and associated documentation. The ideal candidate is process-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in secure environments and across multiple engineering teams., * Perform SWCM for IFC-related software baselines, including version control, change tracking, and build/release documentation.

 * Plan, support, and document Software Review Board (SRB) meetings (agendas, minutes, and action tracking).
 * Execute software media transfers and maintain documentation in accordance with CM and security requirements.
 * Serve as safe custodian in a secure area, ensuring proper logging, control, and accountability for stored media and artifacts.
 * Review SDRL (Supplier Data Requirements List) deliveries for completeness, correctness, and alignment with program expectations.
 * Create, update, and release documents and configuration items in Teamcenter/CPLM.
 * Support IFC release activities by maintaining accurate, auditable configuration records that align with the IFC build/release cadence.


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