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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - CMDM - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Data Control, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Scripting, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Modeling and Simulation, Bitbucket, Data Management - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1C8A9FAC0976429A991391C591BEA106/job/ ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience * Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) . * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Preferred Qualifications: * Atlassian tools including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket proficiency with demonstrated experience applying to Agile Project Management. * Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A * Demonstrated experience applying principles of a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) including Change Boards, documents configuration, and release processes. * Demonstrated experience writing a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) * Previous employment in Management or Leadership role * Complete understanding and wide application of Information Technology principles including Computer Networking & Security, Data Management, Programming & Scripting in Python (preferred) or MATLAB, Software Development, System Analysis, and Hardware Configuration analysis * Solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with program leadership and cross-functional organizations. ## Description * Plan and coordinate the release and maintenance of Modeling and Simulation engineering Models, Software, Documentation, and Schedules to ensure program requirements are met. * Review organization level Statement of Work (SoW) to determine CMDM requirements for each Program Phase, applying knowledge of engineering and agile processes. * Execute Change Control Processes from high level Change Management Plan including Change Control Boards * Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, and engineering data control activities. Support program configuration and data management requirements. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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