Sr Principal Engineer Systems - 125261

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr Principal Systems Engineer (T4) to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA, El Segundo, CA, Palmdale, CA. The candidate will apply the full systems engineering lifecycle\u2014from concept and requirements definition through integration, verification \u0026 validation (V\u0026V), and delivery. The role includes regular interaction with customers and leadership, including preparation and delivery of technical briefings\n\n \n\n\nKey Roles and Responsibilities\n\n\u2022 Apply the full systems engineering lifecycle, including Concept development and system definition, Requirements development, decomposition, and allocation, Interface definition and management, Integration, verification, and validation planning and execution\n\n\u2022 Develop Verification \u0026 Validation (V\u0026V) strategies and plans, including Requirement Verification Plans and System Test \u0026 Verification Plans\n\n\u2022 Work closely with test and specialty engineering teams to ensure test procedures correctly interpret and verify requirements\n\n\u2022 Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for internal and external system interfaces through internal coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), suppliers, and customers, and through interface working groups\n\n\u2022 Support development and documentation of system architectures and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) working with cross-functional teams to ensure the architecture supports performance, reliability, safety, and maintainability objectives\n\n\u2022 Provide systems engineering input to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and integration/test readiness reviews\n\n\u2022 Prepare and deliver technical briefings to internal leadership and external customers.\n\n \n\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 8 years of related engineering experience before start of employment;\n\nOR a Master\u2019s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience;\n\nOR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience\n\n\u2022 Demonstrated experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including: Requirements development and decomposition, Requirements management and traceability, Verification \u0026 validation planning and execution\n\n\u2022 Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, DOORS Next, or similar).\n\n\u2022 Experience with ICD development and interface definition\n\n\u2022 Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to customers or leadership\n\n\u2022 Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)\n\n\u2022 Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs\n\n \n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n\u2022 Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance\n\n\u2022 Experience supporting major systems engineering milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).\n\n\u2022 Experience with system architecture development, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and/or CONOPS definition\n\n\u2022 Hands-on experience with HW/SW integration and test, including test procedure development and discrepancy/anomaly resolution\n\n\u2022 Familiarity with Agile development methods and/or CI/CD environments\n\n\u2022 Experience coordinating with suppliers on technical requirements, interfaces, and verification expectations\n\n \n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n