Sr Principal Engineer Systems (26-167)

Engage with key stakeholders, including the MDA customer and working-level counterparts, as needed

Work will occur in a restricted area

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.


A Bachelor's Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, 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 a PhD in a related discipline with 4 years of relevant work experience

Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Must have Systems Engineering/Architecture with Test experience

Conduct requirements elicitation and decomposition using behavioral artifacts like use cases, activity diagrams, and sequence diagrams to demonstrate understanding of the system's required behaviors and performance

Lead the development of physical and logical system models that capture the system under development using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools

Lead system interface development, as documented in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Descriptions (IDDs), by translating system and interface requirements into message-level details sufficient to coordinate interface development

Participate in Agile planning and execution, including iteration planning and status updates

Work will be performed as a member of an Agile Scrum team under the guidance of a Team Lead who reports to the C2BMC Regional Systems Engineering Manager

May serve in project leadership roles and represent the organization as the primary customer contact on important technical issues related to contracts

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)

Candidates for this position should ideally possess some or all of the following preferred qualifications:

Systems Engineer with experience working in a collaborative team environment with other systems engineers, developing solutions that cover all aspects of the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle

Proven experience fulfilling all responsibilities of this role

Regularly engage with customers, especially to gather their needs and requirements

Experience with one or more parts of the Missile Defense System.

Experience with one or more elements related to Space Defense, Space Domain Awareness, or other Space Missions

Experience with advanced Command and Control Systems, particularly those with extensive networking capabilities

Experienced in performing many responsibilities of this role, especially in concept development and requirement decomposition

Experience with MBSE approaches and tools (e.g., Cameo)

Experience handling tasks where failure to produce good results often leads to project delays and wasted resources

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate (both in writing and verbally) with others, present technical information, and accept constructive feedback

Ability to handle short notice or urgent tasks without losing efficiency

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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-R10228324

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-04T20:25:38