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# Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Linux, SQL Databases
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpn87i

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of experience, Master's with 3 years of experience

 + Active DoD secret clearance

 + Experience working with Linux operating systems

 + Proficiency in writing or executing SQL queries for data analysis or database management

 + Prior work with embedded systems, avionics, or defense systems.

 + Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (MBSE)

 + Knowledge of Agile development processes

 + Ability to work on-site in Huntsville

## Description

+ Develop and execute software test plans and procedures


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