> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2296520-engineer-systems-principal-engineer-systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2296520-engineer-systems-principal-engineer-systems). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Systems/Principal Engineer Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Language Modeling, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, UML, DOORS (Software), DODAF, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpn7rn ## About the Role + Qualified applicants must have 2 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or zero experience with a Masters Degree or PHD. + Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain. + Hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field. + Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Willingness to learn additional discipline areas. + Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph. Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems: + Qualified applicants must have 5 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 3 years of experience with a Masters Degree or 1 year with a PHD. + Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain. + Hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field. + Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Willingness to learn additional discipline areas. + Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph. Preferred Qualifications: + Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems "V" lifecycle model. + Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS. + Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF). + Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter). + Proficiency executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? A Debate on Open-Source and Proprietary Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1585-kettle-and-pot-or-peas-in-a-pod-a-debate-on-open-source-and-proprietary-software) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)