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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States - **Salary:** $75,100.0 - $137,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Configuration Management, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Network Interface Controllers, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Scripting, Integration Tests - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8987755/systems-engineerprincipal-engineer-systems ## About the Role We offer a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do., * Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation. * Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. * Experience in at least one aspect of aerospace Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, requirements verification, integration, and requirements management Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Python or other scripting language * Experience with requirement decomposition and traceability from System to Unit/Supplier Specifications * Experience working in a cross-functional team environment to support development and integration of a system functional capability * Experience with software development * Experience with HW/SW integration testing * Experience with Agile execution * Experience with managing suppliers with technical requirements and verification expectations * Experience with DOORS DXL and DOORS administration * Experience with Cameo * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development for Aircraft Sustainment efforts * Systems Engineer 2 - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline. * Principal Systems Engineer 3 - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 Years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline AND in a STEM discipline AND 1 Year of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering ## 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. * Support cross-functional development, integration, and testing of system functional threads * Work with IPTs to develop and execute program IFC plans and metrics * Manage project execution rhythm, coordination, and reporting activities * Utilize JIRA software tool (and/or similar) for issue tracking and resolution ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [JavaScript? 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