Systems Engineer - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 — 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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Principal Engineer Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL. The selected Sr. Principal Systems Engineer responsibilities will include support of the Systems Integration, Test, and Readiness (SITR) program as an individual contributor supporting the program management office. The selected individual will work alongside the program leadership team to: Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to support the sustainment of hardware and software systems. Collaborate with engineering, program management, and supply chain teams to execute sustainment and modernization plans. Monitor metrics, analyze data trends, and recommend advanced strategies for system improvements. Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to resolve urgent issues, present technical recommendations, and maintain strong working relationships. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including sustainment procedures, technical reports, risk assessments, and sustainment roadmaps. Participate in field events, system evaluations, and sustainment reviews as required to validate system upgrades and modifications. Support risk management efforts, including tracking obsolescence risks and implementing mitigation strategies for hardware and software components. Provide recommendations and input for improving sustainment practices and addressing long-term system challenges. Basic Qualifications - To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 year of experience. Must have a current, active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application. Demonstrated experience and expertise with system troubleshooting, including fault isolation and corrective actions. Familiarity with sustainment practices for hardware, software, or integrated systems. Strong skills in technical communication, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and provide effective solutions in a dynamic, mission-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications - Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Experience sustaining GWS, Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), or similar weapon systems. Familiarity with GWS data systems. Direct experience diagnosing and resolving system-level issues in hardware, software, and network components. Knowledge of sustainment and lifecycle management tools, risk analysis, and obsolescence tracking. Strong analytical skills, including experience with system modeling platforms. Leadership experience in sustainment or modernization efforts, including overseeing upgrades or integration projects. Familiarity with predictive maintenance practices and data analytics to enhance system readiness. Active DoD Top Secret clearance preferred. Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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

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