Principal Engineer Systems / Sr Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · San Diego, CA +2 · Systems/Architecture/Test

Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer responsible for drafting requirements documents, verification plans, and interface documents for a lab software environment. This role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines, primarily software and systems test, to define project/software requirements. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop, mature, and coordinate project, software, and interface requirements for a lab software environment.
  2. Coordinate with cross-functional and multi-location teams to develop requirements, manage progress, and clear roadblocks.
  3. Lead technical interchange meetings with customer and NG technical team.
  4. Provide Systems engineering expertise to the technical teams.
  5. Develop/Identify/Update Lab architecture.

Skills

Required

  • Understanding of the application and development of Interface Control artifacts and requirements.
  • Experience in requirements and verification management in DOORS.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience (Level 3) or 8 years (Level 4).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Nice to have

  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Familiarity with Agile practices.
  • Experience in System Architecture
  • Experience with software development.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
  • Current B-2 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development, build, and operations.

What the JD emphasized

  • Active DoD Secret
  • Special Program Access (SAP/PAR)