Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Please note that this opportunity
is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after
funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an
opening for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of
qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering
organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. In this role
you will perform technical planning, system integration,
verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and
effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at
all levels of total system product to include concept, design,
fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and
disposal. You will ensure the logical and systematic conversion of
customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that
acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. You will
also perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade
studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies
to translate customer requirements into hardware and software
specifications. You will be expected to communicate effectively and
clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and
program reviews and boards. You will apply extensive technical
expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex
problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor of science degree in a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of
engineering or related experience, OR a Master of science degree in
STEM discipline with 3 years of engineering or related experience.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated
government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in
Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the
position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the
Company. • Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering and
Architecture Development Preferred Qualifications: • Experience
with Agile workflows • Knowledge of configuration management of
model-based architecture baselines • Demonstrated communication and
technical writing skills. • Proven ability to brief technical
presentations to both internal and external stakeholders AS-FA3
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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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