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Principal Engineer Systems - Active Interim Secret clearance

Posted 1 week agoβ€’ Business & Finance

Compensation

$95,300–$142,900/year

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 β€” 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 is currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) program in Chandler, AZ. The Principal Systems Engineer will be responsible for MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS support used by the program.

Essential Functions:

  • Work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary and multi-division environment on the NGLE SEIT team
  • Regular interface with program management, engineering staff, and external customers
  • Scope, and align the digital engineering capabilities with the engineering tasks being performed by the programs
  • Present and prepare materials for presentation during critical reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1yr engineering experience
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • US DoD Interim Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical personnel
  • Strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS
  • Strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously
  • Experience in Systems Engineering efforts

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBSE expertise (Cameo)

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

The 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.
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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Full time
Location
2625 W. Geronimo Place, Chandler, AZ 85224, US
Posted
Jan 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 6, 2026, 02:10 PM
Last updated
Jan 10, 2026, 06:11 AM
Compensation
$95,300 - $142,900 per year

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