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# Sr Principal Systmes Engineer TS SCI CI Poly

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,300 - $193,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Unix, Linux, DevOps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293540/sr-principal-systmes-engineer-ts-sci-ci-poly

## About the Role

* 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's-STEM degree; 7 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's-STEM degree; 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD-STEM [completed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) degree is required to be considered for this role]

 * Must have an Active TS/SCI DoD security clearance AND an adjudicated Polygraph [US Citizenship required]
 * Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
 * Experience with Agile development
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office Products, * Experience in Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in some or all the following platforms: Linux, Windows servers/clients, and Oracle/SQL Database
 * Auto Cad
 * Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders from a variety of organizations (internally and externally) in support of requirements development
 * Solid technical foundation in Systems Engineering processes
 * Experience with Systems Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments
 * Working knowledge of system design and overall integration into an operational environment
 * Detailed knowledge of Windows and Unix environments
 * Security + or another DoD 8570 approved certification

## Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer to join our team supporting our FROST program. This position will be based in Colorado Springs, Colorado at Schriever AFB .

This role performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

 * Assist in the implementation of the required government policy to make recommendations on project tailoring, participate in and document project activities
 * Perform both technical and non-technical assessments of requirements and work with functional area personnel to develop design to remediate those requirements
 * This position is primarily focused on the Operations & Sustainment of several interconnected networks; however, knowledge of the System Engineering processes, Agile development, and DevOps is essential for mission success.