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# Prin/Sr Principal System Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Azusa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rhapsody, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/prin-sr-principal-system-engineer-azusa-ca-usa-58784185

## About the Role

imaginative, analysis * Contribute to system requirements development, management and performance analysis * Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and tool integration for system performance * Mature design of a large program with System of Systems (SoS) * Incorporate appropriate requirements into the model and ensure representation in analyses Tasks * Active DoD Secret clearance at application and ability to obtain Top Secret before start * Bachelor in STEM with 5+ years of related experience or Master in STEM with 3+ years (or PhD with 1+ year) * Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, Python, and/or other listed languages * Experience with SysML, MBSE, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jira, Confluence * IPT environment experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams * Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and systems thinking mindset * Willingness to obtain higher clearance and work in a security-sensitive environment Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision aaaaaa

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer in Northrop Grumman Space Sector (Azusa, CA), you apply the systems engineering lifecycle to deliver performance analysis across complex programs. You will lead technical solutions for challenging problems and collaborate with IPTs to shape System of Systems designs. You contribute to change proposals, risk analysis, and model-based approaches, engaging with customers and stakeholders. This role offers impact on space systems and opportunities to advance mission-critical capabilities and innovation. Compensation / Benefits * Master/lead the systems engineering lifecycle across requirements, design, integration, testing and verification * Develop and apply performance analysis techniques and organize technical reviews * Provide imaginative, practical solutions aligned with objectives * Lead and collaborate with IPTs and external customers on complex issues * Support defect analysis, change proposals, risk management and opportunities analysis * Contribute to system requirements development, management and performance analysis * Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and tool integration for system performance * Mature design of a large program with System of Systems (SoS) * Incorporate appropriate requirements into the model and ensure representation in analyses Tasks * Active DoD Secret clearance at application and ability to obtain Top Secret before start * Bachelor in STEM with 5+ years of related experience or Master in STEM with 3+ years (or PhD with 1+ year) * Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, Python, and/or other listed languages * Experience with SysML, MBSE, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jira, Confluence * IPT environment experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams * Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and systems thinking mindset * Willingness to obtain higher clearance and work in a security-sensitive environment Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off


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