Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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.
This position description does not represent a current opening but
may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for
positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available.
Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future
positions at Northrop Grumman. Job Description 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! We are
looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer which will
be full-time onsite in Clearwater, FL. As a Systems Engineer at
Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding
opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital
transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering,
DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver
critical national defense products and capabilities for the
warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace
change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The
successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and
team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared
responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of
automation. The Systems Engineer is responsible for development and
transition of the product throughout the production, maintenance,
and sustainment phase of the program. The Systems Engineer ensures
the integrity of engineering processes, and timely development of
core engineering work products. The Systems Engineer interfaces
with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Global Supply Chain
Manager, other engineering team leads, as well as the customer.
What You’ll get to Do: Support critical subcontractor for
development and transition of the product throughout the
production, maintenance, and sustainment phase of the program Serve
as a primary technical interface with the subcontractor on
Engineering issues and questions. Act as a technical reviewer of
CDRL/SDRLs for quality assessment. Act as an advisor to
inter-organizational management and customers on subcontractor’s
technical issues and challenges. Support the Program Manager and
Engineering Team to make well-structed decisions for program
execution. Prepare and present technical materials during major
reviews such as Critical Design Review, System Verification Review,
Test Readiness Review, and other program reviews as needed. Track
and report technical performance measurements. Up to 10% travel to
be expected (to customer, supplier, and other Northrop Grumman
locations) Basic Qualifications: Bachelors of Science degree in a
STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Masters of Science
degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in
STEM discipline with 4 years of experience Experience leading
technical teams Experience with Inertial Sensors or Systems
Demonstrated great communication skills Strong Interpersonal skills
Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements Demonstrated
Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware,
Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally US
Citizenship Required Active DoD Secret Clearance Ability to work
onsite full-time in Clearwater, Florida Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management DO-178 and
DO-254 process familiarity Experience overseeing subcontractor on
product development Experience managing contracts of $10M This
position is contingent upon clearance. Primary Level Salary Range:
$142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The 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.
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