Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Core SE Team Lead (25-334)

The team lead is the primary leadership figure for all Core SE team members and reports to the Regional SE Engineering Manager.
Essential Functions:

Responsible for tracking accurate team progress metrics
Handles all team staffing duties, such as interviewing new candidates, addressing team performance concerns, and supporting team member growth and development
Expected to be technically competent in all work performed by the team, enabling them to review the product and ensure quality
Responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to Core SE team processes
Experience in developing proposals, team building, creating and maintaining metrics, facilitating and providing training, and shaping organizational culture
Managing System Engineers and providing mentorship in the discipline is essential
Ability to work on-site and collaborate with teammates from multiple companies and across geographically diverse locations is required
Familiarity with Agile principles and the ability to work with different teams within an organization are also required
Salary range in Huntsville: $131,100 - $196,700
Salary range in Colorado Springs: $124,900 - $187,300
Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor's Degree in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline 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 a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs are required
Strong System Engineering and Proven Leadership Experience Needed
Experience in system engineering for large, complex systems, including requirements analysis and decomposition, interface definition, root cause analysis, application design, integration, and testing
Excellent communication and presentation skills are required
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)
Experience developing prototypes and conducting experiments is strongly preferred
Modeling and simulation experience is desirable
Experience within the Missile Defense Agency or with Command and Control is highly preferred
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting 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: $124,300.00 - $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): Huntsville, AL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10204271-2

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-16T20:08:35