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# Principal Space Systems Engineer - TS SCI Poly

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Unix, Linux, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021197/principal-space-systems-engineer-ts-sci-poly

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience OR a master's degree with 3 years' experience OR a High School diploma / Equivalent with 9 years' experience may be considered in Lieu of degree
 * Systems Engineering experience
 * Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
 * Familiar with Agile development
 * Familiar with satellite operations or other similar systems
 * Top Secret SCI with a CI Polygraph, * Experience in Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in some or all the following platforms: Linux, Windows servers/clients, and Oracle/SQL Databases
 * Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers
 * Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders from a variety of organizations (internally and externally) in support of requirements development
 * Solid technical foundation in Systems Engineering processes
 * Experience with Systems Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments
 * Working knowledge of system design and overall integration into an operational environment
 * Detailed knowledge of Windows and Unix environments
 * Security + or another DoD 8570 approved certification

## Description

* Work with Space Systems and satellite systems Engineering Leadership developing systems requirements and provide systems engineering solutions.
 * End-to-end system
 * Assist developing plans and tasks
 * Modernize space and ground system
 * Troubleshooting and resolution of software issues, Support risk management processes and methods
 * Develop documents and briefings to communicate work status, briefs to government as required.


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