Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals and will require 100% on-site work.
What You’ll get to Do:
As an integral part of our Foundational Systems Engineering Team, you will be a key contributor to a program that is transforming concepts into real systems and working across disciplines while balancing new and traditional implementations of systems thinking. Some of our major development programs include sensors for current and next generation air and sea platforms including support of an exciting Distributed Systems program within our Mission Next portfolio.
On this role you will support project leadership in shaping the system architecture for the Ground Control Segment (GCS), ensuring requirements and interfaces are well defined, traceable, and aligned with program objectives.
- Support requirements development, decomposition, allocation, and traceability within Cameo, translating customer and stakeholder needs into system, segment, and subsystem requirements.
- Develop and maintain system architectures using MBSE methods (use case, activity, sequence, block definition, and internal block diagrams).
- Integrate requirements, behaviors, interfaces, and constraints into a coherent model that supports mission analysis, system design, and verification/validation planning.
- Support preparations, execution, and resolution of major system design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), etc.)
- Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
This position can be filled as a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer.
This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications for CORE Systems Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, a Master's degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
- Experience in systems engineering with emphasis on requirements development, decomposition, and architecture definition for Manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
- Experience with model-based system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation, functional decomposition, traceability and interface control documentation (ICD).
- Experience participating in major systems reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, etc.
- Proficient with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.
Basic Qualifications for Principal CORE Systems Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
- Proficient in systems engineering with emphasis on requirements development, decomposition, and architecture definition for Manned or Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
- Proficient with model-based system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation, functional decomposition, traceability and interface control documentation (ICD).
- Experience participating in major systems reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, etc.
- Proficient with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
- Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher with SAP Access and or SCI eligibility.
- Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
- Experience supporting mission planning or ground systems, including participation in defining operational concepts, workflows, or interfaces between air vehicle and ground mission systems.
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Exposure to mission systems and communications architectures, such as data links, networks, and interfaces between onboard systems, ground segments, and external assets.
- Experience effectively communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers.
- Experience supporting an agile development team.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.