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# Principal Engineer Systems

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Scripting, SC Clearance, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467208560&tx=CT2624TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
 * Active USG Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
 * Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program access via Program Access Request prior to commencement of employment or within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP/PAR access following commencement of employment to fully support the statement of work.
 * Experience with Python or other scripting language, * Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
 * Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
 * Experience in one or more Systems Engineering areas, including technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost/risk management, requirements management, or technical review support.
 * Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture integration.
 * Familiarity with Systems Engineering tools, such as DOORS and Cameo
 * Experience with software development
 * Experience with HW/SW integration testing
 * Experience with Agile execution

## Description

* Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning and manage interface definition efforts.
 * Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
 * Support interface/communication with program, functional and subsystem leads.
 * Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures.
 * Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
 * Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.
 * Solicit input from various stakeholders and team members to synthesize data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.