Sr Principal Engineer Systems (25-361 & 25-362)

This is a Systems Engineer position, and the successful candidate will develop use cases and prepare systems engineering artifacts to implement customer-requested capabilities. Support the development and review of interface documents, system requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM), architectural documentation, system engineering estimates, and author and conduct both formal and informal engineering reviews. Work under general direction, with results reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results often leads to significant program delays and substantial resource expenditure. The role involves frequent internal and external customer interactions and representing the organization in providing solutions to complex technical issues related to specific projects. Additional responsibilities include reviewing the content and details of technical products and acting as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts as needed.
Essential Functions:

Should have the ability to be part of an integrated Systems Engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining the physical, functional, and technical requirements needed to define the desired capabilities of an evolving MDS Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system
Should also have proven experience in mission analysis, including skills in developing cases and sequence diagrams
Must be flexible and capable of handling various tasks on short notice
Work will be carried out under the supervision of different technical leads and product owners, requiring collaboration with team members, C2BMC management, and government clients to ensure the delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within resource limits
Salary Range
Colorado $124,900-$156,100
Huntsville, AL $131,100 - $196,700
Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor's Degree in a STEM Computer Science, System Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree preferred in a STEM related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant experience
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs are required
Requirements elicitation, derivation, and decomposition to lower-level subsystems and components
Maintenance of system and component baselines in a requirement management system
Defining the relationships between internal and external components, communicating system-level use cases to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users
Skills generating system/element level functional, performance, and interface specifications to document and control the achievement of the desired capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
A current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance at the time of application is highly preferred
Skills in logical architecture modeling and/or interface definition, along with knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and security accreditation, are highly desirable
Experience leading teams to establish a system engineering baseline for a specific capability is preferred
Experience with other Space Domain and Missile Defense Systems is highly valued
Experience with Agile Methods, and Capability and Feature definition is a significant advantage
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, benefiting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to choose options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:*
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $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): Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10205123

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-27T20:31:46