Northrop Grumman · 23 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer - R10217636
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their team in Chantilly, VA. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, integrate, and enhance systems while supporting hardware and software integration and testing.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, integrate, enhance, and productionize solutions
Support the assembly, test, and documentation for hardware components, software integration, and systems of systems
Interface and collaborate with customers, end users, operators, and field representatives
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of system architecture & mission operations to be able to communicate both upwards and outwards
Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), failure analysis, documentation development, and operations development
Develop and maintain requirements
Participate in test events
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline
Minimum of 5 Years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; Minimum of 3 Years with Master's degree; Minimum of 1 Years experience with PhD
U.S. citizenship is required. Active Secret clearance needed to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Strong interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques
A background and strong demonstrated success in test, design, and integration
Knowledge of RF and radio communication system components & functions
Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzers, etc
Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems
Experience with requirements management
Preferred
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Hands-on experience with VPX chassis integration, configuration, and testing
Familiarity with SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) and CMOSS (C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards) alignment requirements
Networking Proficiency
Strong knowledge of SIGINT operations
Experience with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) and failure analysis
Demonstrated experience in documentation and operational processes development
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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