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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Digital Engineer (Systems Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,800.0 - $213,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Files, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Language Modeling, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Atlassian Tools, DODAF - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-principal-digital-engineer-san-diego-ca--4bd9defe-c024-4cb7-bb91-0e6df0250de2 ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience * Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or 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. * Must have familiarity with Systems Engineering * Must have experience collaborating across engineering disciplines to architect, design, or implement complex systems. * Must have experience in Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Preferred Qualifications: * Current, active Top Secret clearance * Experience in Aerospace Systems * Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering. * Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML). * Experience developing various DODAF views, especially Operational and Functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like Cameo. * Experience with Agile product development * Experience using the Atlassian Suite. * Experience in Digital Ecosystem design and maturity., Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Automation, Background Investigation, Business Processes, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Data Analysis, Data Sets, Data Visualization, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Diversity, Ecosystems, Enterprise Architecture, Government, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Military, Modeling Languages, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Product Development, Requirements Management, SAP, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Use Cases ## Description The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze architecture and develop various DODAF or SysML Viewpoints in support of this effort. Designs and develops system architectures and defines key capabilities and performance requirements in creating and maintaining the Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE). The candidate will be developing visualizations and merging data sets across functional disciplines to bring more visibility to the end users within the program by developing analytical interfaces for data presentation., * Assist in development of system architectures. * Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering methodologies. * Automation workflow development of multi-disciplined functional processes in support of various engineering and business processes. * Perform system requirements analysis. * Maintain our Digital Ecosystem * Lead our Tool-to-tool integration * Support the program by onboarding partners into our DE environment 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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