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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** South Kingstown, RI, United States - **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Subsystems, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Trident - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us059fa6931c7078352c7ed03e33f20238/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering. * US citizenship. * Active current U.S. Government Interim Secret Clearance. * Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%. * Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs. Preferred Qualifications for the Systems Engineer: * Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. * Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment. * Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard. * Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance. * Active Current U.S. Government Secret Clearance, * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering. * U.S. citizenship. * Active current U.S. Government Interim Secret Clearance. * Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%. * Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs. Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Systems Engineer: * Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. * Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment. * Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard. * Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance. * Active Current U.S. Government Secret Clearance ## Description We are looking for you to join our team as a Strategic Weapons System Launcher Systems Engineer based out of Quonset Point, RI, at Northrop Grumman's General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) location. You will be part of a small, highly specialized team that will install and test of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for U.S. Navy's Columbia class submarine: a new construction ballistic missile submarine program. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with excellent communication skills, exhibits flexibility, and works well within a diverse team environment. This position can be hired at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer with 25% travel. What you'll get to do: * Provide technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at the Quonset Point, RI shipyard sites. * Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs. * Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required. * Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques. * Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action. * Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished. * Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues. * Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies. * Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs. ## Related Videos - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Data-Oriented Programming - Version 1.1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1634-data-oriented-programming-version-1-1) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [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) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)