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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,300.0 - $165,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Marketing, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Systems, System Testing
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9194871/principal-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Senior Principal System Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience in system engineering related to software systems; or 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD) or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered, * Experience with integration and testing of software
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills
 * Experience creating test scenarios to test new functionality and verify requirements
 * Able to multi-task and demonstrate strong time-management skills
 * Demonstrated ability to function in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
 * Demonstrated ability to follow detailed steps in order to ensure tests are completed and products delivered
 * Hold or able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Following are good to have, but are not required:

 * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
 * Strong mathematics and statistics aptitude/experience
 * Ability to read and interpret system level requirements
 * Experience with public speaking in order to present test material directly to customers
 * Ability to work with diverse technical, programmatic and user communities, supporting the modernization, capability development, integration and test of an Army command and control system
 * Current DoD Secret clearance

## Description

*, Principal System Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of relevant experience in system engineering related to software systems; or 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD) or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered, * Become expert in the operation of the FAAD System

 * Become expert in connecting the FAAD System to various sensors, weapons, and Army tactical interfaces
 * Develop and execute System Test Threads on the FAAD software application
 * Clearly explain and document (verbally and in writing) problems and improvements in the FAAD System
 * Explain and execute software test procedures for NG mission assurance and government test witnessing
 * Prepare technical presentations for management and the government customer
 * Support the integration and test of the FAAD system with other systems at various tests around the world
 * Analyze interface and functionality problems
 * Work with the software team to correct or improve capabilities
 * Verify successful integration of the FAAD System with interfacing systems
 * Travel up to 25% of the time is required


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