Northrop Grumman · 19 hours ago
Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to provide technical assistance and guidance for maintenance tasks on submarine systems. The role includes preparing documentation, providing training, troubleshooting systems, and overseeing repair technicians.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Preparing local processing documentation
Providing training to internal and external personnel
Conducting documentation/design reviews
Completing floor level quality functions
Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems
Recommending corrective action for equipment repairs
Devising equipment design and procedural changes to improve safety and efficiency
Providing direction/oversight during the conduct of work performed by repair technicians
Assisting Field Engineers on SSBN/SSGNs during waterfront operations
Providing support at other field sites such as shipyards and test facilities
Supporting various customer meetings at both NGSC-MS Sunnyvale and customer locations
Periodic shift work may be required based on operational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, or Master's degree and 0 years of work experience (with a Bachelor's Degree in STEM)
Minimum 2 years experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or System Engineering
Minimum of 2 years' experience with demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and resolving electrical or mechanical system
US Citizenship
Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. (Interim Secret Clearance is required to start). Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment
Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer
Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)
Preferred
An active Secret Clearance
Minimum 2 years experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
Experience in operating in a government-owned facility
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.
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
Recent News
2026-02-06
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