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Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Product Integration Systems Engineer

3 days ago Linthicum Heights, MD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

The Microelectronics, Design, and Applications (MDA) organization is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Product Integration Systems Engineer to join our team and pioneer new approaches, design and implement technologies for a computer integrated manufacturing system. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Product Integration Systems Engineer. This position is located at the Linthicum, MD location
This position requires full-time work onsite at our Linthicum, MD location.
What you'll get to do:

Serve as the Product Owner for Quality Management, Change Management, and Learning Management Systems

Support trade studies and system selection for the QMS, CMS and LMS systems

Support system implementations for QMS, CMS, and LMS systems

Specify stakeholders need to drive the frequent delivery of value to the customer

Coordinate and prioritize the needs for multiple stakeholders across multiple products

Manage stakeholder expectations

Work with the stakeholders to plan and execute product releases

Own the integrated Product Roadmap, defining the priorities of software capabilities consistent with stakeholder mission needs

Align Product Roadmap with program IMS

Iterate Product Roadmap with the stakeholder to address evolving priorities

Decompose stakeholders' needs to create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog; support all aspects of backlog refinement and story mapping

Support preparation and presentation of briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

This position can be filled at the Principal OR Sr. Principal level. Qualifications for both are listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Principal Factory Product Integration Systems Engineer:

A Bachelors Degree in a STEM related area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience; Masters Degree in STEM related area with 3 years of relevant technical experience; PhD in STEM related area with 1 years of relevant technical experience.

Demonstrated experience with product lifecycles for new and existing products.

Extensive experience creating product roadmaps.

Experience deriving requirements for commercial off the shelf SW systems.

Experience planning and executing trade studies for SW systems.

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Experience presenting and conducting demos of software products to users/leadership/stakeholders.

Experience integrating multiple SW systems into a cohesive ecosystem.

Knowledge of front end SW verification and validation strategies.

Must be willing to work on site 100% of time

Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Product Integration Systems Engineer:

A Bachelors degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience; Masters Degree in STEM area with 6 years of relevant technical experience; PhD in STEM area with 4 years of relevant technical experience.

Demonstrated experience with product lifecycles for new and existing products.

Extensive experience creating product roadmaps.

Experience deriving requirements for commercial off the shelf SW systems.

Experience planning and executing trade studies for SW systems.

Experience presenting and conducting demos of software products to users/leadership/stakeholders.

Experience integrating multiple SW systems into a cohesive ecosystem.

Knowledge of front end SW verification and validation strategies.

Must be willing to work on site 100% of time

Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Preferred Qualifications for both Principal AND Sr. Principal Factory Product Integration Systems Engineer:

Active US government security clearance per business requirements

Experience with Atlassian Tool suite

SAFe/and or Product Owner experience

Experience in the semiconductor industry

Experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner within an Agile development process

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10211134
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-16T20:15:18

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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