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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal/ Senior Principal Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Cape Saint Claire, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,800 - $163,200 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Design of User Interfaces, Language Modeling, Requirements Management, SONAR (Symantec), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, UML, DOORS (Software), Integration Tests, Cyber Warfare, DODAF, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-senior-principal-systems-engineering-integration-and-test-seit-lead-annapolis-md--45f082bb-2f91-4c3b-b497-fd130f1f9b65 ## About the Role Systems Engineering, Integration Testing, System Integration (SI), Diversity, Cyberspace, Systems Engineering, Integration Testing, Logistics, Acoustics, Algorithms, Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications: * Hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of (5) years of engineering experience, or a Master's in a STEM field and a minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience * Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain. * Demonstrated experience in most of the following Systems Engineering processes, requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. * Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems "V" lifecycle model. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph. Principal Systems Engineer Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in a STEM related field. * Experience with design/development for maritime domain and technologies (including: torpedo''s, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc.). * Experience in naval warfare domains such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Mine-Warfare (MIW), Cyber Warfare, and/or other. * Experience in establishing and applying Earned Value Management * Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS. * Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF). * Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter). * Proficiency executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem. * Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include mentorship and working/interfacing with customers. * Experience leading teams of systems engineers (e.g., as SEIT Lead). * Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly, * Hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of (8) years of engineering experience, or a Master's in a STEM field and a minimum of three (6) years of engineering experience, or a PhD in a STEM field and a minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience * Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain. * Demonstrated experience in most of the following Systems Engineering processes, requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. * Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems "V" lifecycle model. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph. Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in a STEM related field. * Experience with design/development for maritime domain and technologies (including: torpedo''s, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc.). * Experience in naval warfare domains such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Mine-Warfare (MIW), Cyber Warfare, and/or other. * Experience in establishing and applying Earned Value Management * Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS. * Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF). * Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter). * Proficiency executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem. * Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include mentorship and working/interfacing with customers. * Experience leading teams of systems engineers (e.g., as SEIT Lead). * Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly ## Description * Lead multi-disciplined engineering teams from business capture through system design and then integration and test of highly complex technical systems * Perform systems engineering task planning, support program scheduling, and perform Earned Value Management (EVM) * Perform Risk Management and metric collection and reporting * Manage customer deliverable generation and comment adjudication * Manage staffing needs / requests * Develop content, bring together associate contractor material, and present for reviews (including Systems Requirement Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (TRR), Consent to Ship Review (CSR)) * Oversee performance of the following functions: Requirements Development & Management (using DOORS, Cameo, or Excel), Interface Development & Management, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Development & Management, Integration & Test planning and execution, Verification & Validation Though not required, experience with Navy customers and underwater/naval systems such as torpedoes, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc. 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. This is a full-time on-site position located in Annapolis, MD.