Lead Principal Systems Engineer - Defense Systems (Secret Clearance)
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join the Woodland Hills, CA team. You will lead the technical baseline development, maintain DOORS traceability, and drive system architecture decisions across hardware and software domains. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, rigorous design reviews, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced defense environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman
$142.2k - $177.8k
...may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START... ...CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10%... ...on revolutionary systems that impact people... ...currently seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to support as the... ...Section IPT Lead for the Anti‑... ...Experience working in the defense industry or...Secret clearanceFull timeFor subcontractorRemote workRelocation packageShift work$91.5k - $172.5k
...Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-... ...security. Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering Job Code: 42102 Job Location... ...up to 10% travel time. Clearance: Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance Basic Qualifications...Secret clearanceLocal areaFlexible hours- Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is seeking a Lead Consulting Systems Engineer (Level 7) to drive the architecture, requirements, and verification across... ...and integration. The role requires a DoW Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SAP clearance....Secret clearance
$106.5k - $197.5k
...the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission... ...Title: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering - MBSE Job Code: 42514... ...candidate will also assist in leading MBSE-related training... ...~ Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance Basic Qualifications...Secret clearanceContract workLocal areaFlexible hours- Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer (MBSE) or Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)... ...collaborating with software leads and cross-functional teams to deliver defense capabilities. Qualifications... ...years of experience, active TS clearance, and hands-on MBSE, SysML, C++...Suggested
$127.5k - $236.5k
....L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical... ...national security.Job Title: Manager, Systems Engineering & Integration Job Code: 41588Job Location... ...Ability to obtain a US LEVEL security clearance.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in...Full timeLocal areaFlexible hours$106.5k - $197.5k
...the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission... ..., Reliability and Systems Safety Engineer Job Code: 42544 Job Location... ...Defense, NASA, and other leading agencies and organizations... .... Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance Qualifications Bachelor’s...Secret clearanceLocal areaImmediate startWorldwideFlexible hours$114k - $171k
...work on revolutionary systems that impact people's... .... Northrop Grumman’s Defense System's, Advanced Weapons... ...a Software Systems Engineer-Level 3/4, located in... ...government issued secret clearance is required to start.... ...Basic Qualifications Principal Software Systems Engineer...Secret clearanceRelocation packageShift work$150k - $190k
Communications Systems & Spectrum Compliance Lead CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio... ...Support diplomatic clearance, End User... ...program management, field engineering, and foreign partner... ...integrators. Active DoD Secret or Top Secret...Secret clearanceContract workTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementCasual workWork at officeRemote workRelocation packageWeekend workAfternoon shiftEarly shift$212.1k - $318.1k
...opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives... ...history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Lead Consulting Systems Engineer (Level 7) to support our... ...current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with the ability to get...Secret clearanceFull timeWork at officeRelocation packageShift work$212.1k - $318.1k
...Relocation & Clearance Relocation assistance... ...Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes,... ...on revolutionary systems that impact people... ...Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS... ...Business Unit to lead the future of Air... ...Consulting Chief Engineer. As part of NGDS,...Secret clearanceFull timeRelocationRelocation packageShift work$175k - $200k
...billion in total funding from leading investors including... ...different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation... ...reliable flight systems. You will own and continuously... ...technical trades ~ Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance ~ Experience leading...Secret clearancePermanent employmentShift work- ...Grumman seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Woodland Hills, CA... ...to inertial navigation and defense hardware. You will mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and ensure high... ...stringent schedules, with a US Secret clearance and citizenship required. #J-1...Secret clearance
$175k - $200k
...Principal Satellite Design Reliability Engineer K2 is building the largest and... ...total funding from leading investors... ...develop the solar system and build toward... ...trades ~ Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance ~ Experience leading... ...Department of Defense. An "Armed forces...Secret clearancePermanent employmentContract workFor contractorsFor subcontractorWork at officeShift work$118.3k - $224.9k
...government issued security clearance is required prior to... ...aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great... ...With our three market leading businesses, world-class... ...and renowned engineering expertise to meet the... ...Raytheon is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Location: Pasadena...Temporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours- Spacecraft Systems EngineerSpacecraft don’t get built by people... ...they get built by systems engineers who can trace a single design... ...thread across a programme, leading requirements definition,... ...Citizenship required; Top Secret/SCI clearance required post startWhat sets...Secret clearance
$210k - $300k
...of enabling human life on Mars. PRINCIPAL RF ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages... ...Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs Research novel solutions... ...Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: An active...Secret clearancePermanent employmentTemporary workRemote workWeekend work$266.3k - $399.5k
...may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START... ...CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25... ...on revolutionary systems that impact people... ...Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is... ...compete and win. Lead or support disciplined... ...with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Mission...Secret clearanceLocal areaRelocation packageShift work$225k - $340k
...human life on Mars.PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) At... ...parts of the system - n-space sensors... ...engineer to grow and lead a team of... ...testing the cyber defenses of the Starshield... ....Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS...Secret clearancePermanent employmentTemporary workImmediate startWeekend work- ...Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in Canoga Park, CA.... ...EXPERIENCE): Candidate must hold an active secret clearance. Candidates interested in applying... ..., preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors Systems Engineering- requirements...Secret clearanceContract work
$199k - $411.5k
Principal PreSales Systems Engineer - HPE Networking (Southern California)This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily... ...Territory Managers to qualify opportunities and convert leads into successful engagements.The Principal Networking...Full timeWork experience placementLocal areaImmediate startRemote workWork from home$175k - $230k
...total funding from leading investors including... ...class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the... ...develop the solar system and build toward a... ...The Role As a Principal Mission Payload Engineer... ...teams. ~ Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred; willing...Secret clearancePermanent employmentShift work$30 - $37 per hour
...Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering... ...The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator... .... Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and... ...a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications...Secret clearanceHourly payWork at office- ...Job Description Job Description Principal GNC Engineer Location: Playa Vista, California (in... ...demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by... ...satellite maneuvering and thruster systems Demonstrated project or professional...Permanent employmentTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursNight shift
$125k - $185k
...Security Programs. The role requires a self-starter with 5+ years of program management experience in aerospace and a Top Secret clearance. You will lead complex programs involving innovative solutions, ensuring mission success while collaborating with a talented team. The...Secret clearance- ...seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead the Sentinel Navigation Inertial Measurement System deployment. You will oversee... ...role requires strong systems engineering and program-management expertise... ...a U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-USSecret clearance
- ...Remote, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: Secret Company Description... ...services integrators in the defense and government services industry... ...seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to support mission requirements... .... Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP),...Secret clearanceFull timeContract workRemote workWorldwide
$164.5k - $255.28k
...the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we're not just... ...to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built... ...space missions. SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER II Rocket Lab Robotics... ...serve as the project technical lead or cognizant engineer for complex...Permanent employmentLocal areaFlexible hours- MiniMed is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead technical planning and system integration, performing verification and validation while weighing cost and risk. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and external clients, and...Remote work3 days per week
$164k - $278k
...lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a... ...compassionate world. About the Role MiniMed is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to perform technical planning, system integration,...Start working todayLive inWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours3 days per week
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