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Principal/Sr. Principal Factory Systems Engineer

Yesterday 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.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!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Systems Engineer to support advanced technology development programs. This position is located at the Linthicum, MD location.
What You'll get to Do:
• Define software and hardware integration strategy and develop test roadmap/plan for advanced digital platforms supporting manufacturing and fabrication of microelectronics
• Support planning, design, development, and installation of manufacturing automation tools and services
• Collaborate with solution providers and partners to verify capabilities satisfy program requirements
• Design validation approaches to ensure the system fulfills its operational objectives and stakeholder requirements in its intended operational setting
• Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements
• Support system engineering activities: trade studies, analysis of alternatives, requirement decomposition/allocation, requirement verification/validation, process development, roadmap development
This is a dual level req which can be filled as Principal or Sr Principal Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Factory Systems Engineer:
• A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with a master's degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.

Direct experience with at least one phase of the software development lifecycle

Evidence of direct exposure to systems engineering concepts and skills such as requirements engineering, use case development, logical architecture modeling, interface definition, integration planning, test planning, verification & validation

Synthesizes internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints

Participates in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements

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Experience in requirements gathering and architecture

Experience with component and system integration

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 Systems Engineer:
• A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with a master's degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD

Direct experience with at least one phase of the software development lifecycle

Evidence of direct exposure to systems engineering concepts and skills such as requirements engineering, use case development, logical architecture modeling, interface definition, integration planning, test planning, verification & validation

Synthesizes internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints

Participates in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements

Experience in requirements gathering and architecture

Experience with component and system integration

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:

Active US government security clearance per business requirements

Experience in performing systems engineering for government information systems and/or manufacturing systems is desirable

Ability to automate engineering tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools

Integration experience, to ensure the transition of systems, software, and components into operational environments

Experience with software development is desirable

Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory CIM solution.

* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack - Jira, Confluence.

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-R10209601
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-03T20:17:47

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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