Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, Systems Architecture, Requirements Traceability, Trade Studies
Aurora, Colorado, United States · On-site
$129k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Systems Integration, Test Planning, Linux Troubleshooting, Git Lab, Kubernetes
Gilbert, Arizona, United States · On-site
$98k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Guidance Navigation Control, Spacecraft Attitude Control, Kalman Filters, MATLAB, Simulink
Aurora, Colorado, United States · On-site
$129k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Systems Integration, Test Planning, Linux Troubleshooting, Git Lab, Sec+ Certification
Edwards AFB, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Flight Test Engineering, Troubleshooting, Procedure Development, Aircraft Ship-Side Support, Control Room Monitoring
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$148k–$222k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Avionics Architecture, MOSA, MBSE, Cameo Suite, Systems Engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$161k–$242k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Guidance Navigation & Controls, Flight Sciences, Vehicle Controls, Technical Leadership, People Management
Melbourne, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$79k–$119k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, Systems Architecture, Requirements Traceability, Impact Analysis
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: System Integration, Avionics Troubleshooting, Systems Engineering, Technical Documentation, Linux
Roy, Utah, United States · On-site
$98k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Model Based System Engineering, Systems Architecture Development, Requirements Management, Cameo
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · On-site
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description We are Northrop Grumman…
Skills: Cyber Security GRC, Risk Assessment, Assessment & Authorisation (A&A), ISM Framework, Security Artefact Development
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$79k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Military Systems Modeling, Simulation, Threat System Analysis, Survivability Analysis, Mission Performance Analysis
Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$125k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Business Process Analysis, Financial Systems Support, Data Analysis, SAP, Deltek Cobra
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$161k–$242k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Guidance Navigation & Controls, Flight Sciences, Vehicle Controls, Engineering Management, Technical Oversight
Redondo Beach, California, United States · On-site
$60k–$125k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: CAD Modeling, Siemens NX, ASME Standards, Product Lifecycle Management, Hardware Design
Corinne, Utah, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Fracture Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, NASGRO, NX
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States · On-site
$169k–$254k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, RF Engineering, System Integration, Mission Engineering
Baltimore, Maryland, United States · On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revoluti…
Skills: Product Compliance, Process Auditing, Precision Measurement, Blueprint Reading, Quality Control
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$94k–$141k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Earned Value Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Performance Reporting, Budget Baselining, Variance Analysis
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: C/C++, Object Oriented Programming, Embedded Systems, Real-time Systems, Link-16
Melbourne, Florida, United States • On-site
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The role involves defining, designing, and verifying complex systems-of-systems architecture using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles. Key duties include developing system models in SysML, managing requirements traceability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and risk objectives.
Candidates must have a STEM degree and 5-8+ years of experience depending on the level, along with an active US Government Secret clearance. Proficiency in MBSE techniques and tools within the systems engineering lifecycle is required.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer Systems / Sr. Principal Engineer Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below
In this role, the successful candidate will participate in the definition, design, integration, and verification of complex systems-of-systems architecture by leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience. The successful candidate will apply MBSE principles and tools to create and manage rigorous, reusable system models that drive requirements traceability, architecture development, and impact analysis across the product lifecycle. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including hardware, software, firmware, test, and program management—to ensure that system designs meet performance, cost, schedule, and risk objectives. The individual will support the application of commercial technologies to operational military use cases, including advanced communications, machine learning, and future wireless technologies in support of advanced battle management capabilities. The qualified candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, be comfortable multi-tasking and reprioritizing daily, contribute to whitepapers and proposals, develop PowerPoint presentation content, and self-learn with minimal direction.
Key Responsibilities:
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications (Principal):
Must have the ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
Must have experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools within the Systems Engineering life cycle.
Must have the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal):
Must have the ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
Must have experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques and tools within the Systems Engineering life cycle.
Must have the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
Offices: 2980 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042, US · 1580 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, US · 16765 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127, US
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
Offices: 2980 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042, US · 1580 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, US · 16765 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127, US