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# Principal Engineer Systems

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,000 - $171,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Document Management Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Scripting, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Functional Programming
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-engineer-systems-el-segundo-ca--39f3f68f-6b10-4e0b-9688-24d9065ec340

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Diversity, Systems Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Validation Plan, Requirements Management, Verification Plans, Document Management, Functional Programming Languages, Systems Maintenance, * 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.