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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (SkillBridge) Annapolis MD - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Design of User Interfaces, SONAR (Symantec), Systems Architecture - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9209375/systems-engineer-skillbridge-annapolis-md ## About the Role * Qualified applicants must have 5 years of experience with a STEM Bachelors Degree or 3 years of experience with a STEM Masters Degree or 1 year with a STEM PHD. * Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain. * Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) system operation and/or field support/sustainment, requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Willingness to learn additional discipline areas. * Current Secret security clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph Principal Engineer (T03) Preferred Qualifications: * US Navy Submariner Qualification * Current Top Secret clearance, or above, * Qualified applicants must have 8 years of experience with a STEM Bachelors Degree or 6 years of experience with a STEM Masters Degree or 4 year with a STEM PHD. * Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain. * Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) system operation and/or field support/sustainment, requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Willingness to learn additional discipline areas. * Current Secret security clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph Sr. Principal Engineer (T04) Preferred Qualifications: * US Navy Submariner Qualification * Current Top Secret clearance, or above ## Description Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. Goals - Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome - Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. SkillBridge Eligibility: * Has served at least 180 days on active duty * Is within 12 months of separation or retirement * Will receive an honorable discharge * Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS * Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months * Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship., The Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test & Logistics (SEIT&L) Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking a systems engineering generalist to join our team of dedicated and talented professionals. In this position you will support complex, dynamic, maritime programs of national strategic importance. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art oceanic systems, providing exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies, including uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), undersea payloads, acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime-surface communication technologies, advanced algorithms, digital engineering, and more. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to: * Work within multi-disciplined teams, performing in one or more of the following functions: mission engineering, requirements development & management (using DOORS), system architecture development, system modeling including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), establishing and integrating components of a digital design thread, interface development & management, concept of operations (CONOPS) development & management, trade studies / analysis of alternatives, integration & test, and verification & validation. * Develop systems engineering work products associated with the functions above. * Prepare and brief technical packages to program, company, and customer leadership teams. * Support project and program processes, reviews, and technical planning activities. * Develop content and present during milestone reviews including Systems Requirement Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship Review (CSR). * Support capture and proposal activities. Though not required, experience with Navy customers and/or underwater/naval systems such as torpedoes, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarines, or subsea payloads is desired. Experience in anti-submarine warfare, seabed warfare, mine countermeasures, and Navy tactics would also be desirable. Multiple positions are available; assignments will be made based on the candidate's qualifications. Our diverse and passionate engineering team encourages collaboration and is committed to personal and technical growth. We are distinguished by our welcoming, dependable workplace culture that supports work-life balance, innovation, and STEM outreach; all of which have made our campus a great place to work for 60 years. 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