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Northrop Grumman · 6 days ago

Principal Systems Engineer - R10218831

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their Space Sector team in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves leading feasibility studies, managing software interfaces, and serving as the primary contact for customers and mission partners.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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Responsibilities

The lead will work closely with customers to assess the scope of potential software interfaces and simulation message exchange between T6 and the external interface(s)
This role is external facing with management and customer interaction, and the lead will serve as the primary point of contact with the customer and mission partners to report integration status, technical challenges/ issues, and interface exchange
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMOpen Sim standardsScripting proficiencyComplex requirement developmentBuilding rapportProactive self-starter

Required

Bachelor's Degree in physics or engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time
Experience with Open Sim standards (Distributed Interactive Simulation, High-level Architecture, or similar)
Proficiency with scripting (Python, C++/C#, or similar)

Preferred

Experience with Space Operational Training and Simulation
Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners
Proactive self-starter capable of identifying gaps and problems in/with processes and proposing and implementing solutions
Experience with complex requirement development and traceability

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

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key 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

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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