Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Principal Systems Design Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Design Engineer
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $158K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company that provides advanced systems and solutions for defense and aerospace. They are seeking a Principal Systems Design Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Design Engineer to coordinate across disciplines, ensuring that system requirements and designs are well-defined and captured, while utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering methods and tools.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate across disciplines to ensure the system requirements and design are properly and thoroughly defined and captured
Work with subject matter experts to decompose requirements
Support trade studies of technical challenges
Guide system design decision-making
Use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools
Generate and update specifications and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) in DOORS
Verify traceability of requirements
Qualification
Required
BS degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 1+ years of related experience
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent decision-making and communication (written and oral) skills
Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass both hardware and software
Working knowledge of DOORS and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
BS degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 6+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 4+ years of related experience
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent decision-making and communication (written and oral) skills
Strong work ethic and the ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass both hardware and software
Working knowledge of DOORS and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start
Preferred
Experience working as part of an Agile team and maintaining awareness of cost and schedule constraints
Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
Working knowledge from the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, sensors, optics
Experience supporting DoD programs during EMD and/or LRIP phases
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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