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's Defense System's, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Software Systems Engineer-Level 3/4, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. A current government issued secret clearance is required to start. This person will support the Stand in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment as the go between for the Software Engineering functional group and the Systems Engineering functional group. Candidate should possess Systems Engineering discipline knowledge with strong embedded software familiarity. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, allocating requirements and specifications with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: Responsible for translating system/subsystem level software requirements into software level requirements for each CSCI. Work with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models. Support Verification and Validation of software product to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended. Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification. Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. Familiarity in Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests. Basic Qualifications Principal Software Systems Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; or a Master's of Science with a minimum of three (3) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications Experience with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Software Systems Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of six (6) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications Experience with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Preferred Qualifications: Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms). Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber) Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
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's Defense System's, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Software Systems Engineer-Level 3/4, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. A current government issued secret clearance is required to start. This person will support the Stand in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment as the go between for the Software Engineering functional group and the Systems Engineering functional group. Candidate should possess Systems Engineering discipline knowledge with strong embedded software familiarity. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, allocating requirements and specifications with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: Responsible for translating system/subsystem level software requirements into software level requirements for each CSCI. Work with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models. Support Verification and Validation of software product to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended. Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification. Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. Familiarity in Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests. Basic Qualifications Principal Software Systems Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; or a Master's of Science with a minimum of three (3) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications Experience with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Software Systems Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of eight (8) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of six (6) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications Experience with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Preferred Qualifications: Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms). Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber) Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. 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, but they're also making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in (Huntsville, AL) and will support SW Integration & Test activities supporting the Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) program. "CBAD integrates sensors, battle management command and control , and effectors leveraging battle-proven cannons and a suite of advanced ammunition , ready to defend against subsonic cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from conflict start to finish." Basic Qualifications: Principal: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree Sr. Principal: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree Hardware Utilization Matrix (HUM) Management Test Site Coordination Experience developing, maintaining, and executing Integrated Test and Evaluation Plan (ITEP) Experience with requirements verification OS, Linux, PC setup/programming Willingness to travel to support customer engagements (25%-50%) Active Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Handling Weapons and Explosives Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and software issues in the field Familiarity with Counter UAS systems and operations Experience with Systems of Systems integration Basic network understanding, IP addressing, manage switches Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. 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, but they're also making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in (Huntsville, AL) and will support SW Integration & Test activities supporting the Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) program. "CBAD integrates sensors, battle management command and control , and effectors leveraging battle-proven cannons and a suite of advanced ammunition , ready to defend against subsonic cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from conflict start to finish." Basic Qualifications: Principal: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree Sr. Principal: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree Hardware Utilization Matrix (HUM) Management Test Site Coordination Experience developing, maintaining, and executing Integrated Test and Evaluation Plan (ITEP) Experience with requirements verification OS, Linux, PC setup/programming Willingness to travel to support customer engagements (25%-50%) Active Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Handling Weapons and Explosives Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and software issues in the field Familiarity with Counter UAS systems and operations Experience with Systems of Systems integration Basic network understanding, IP addressing, manage switches Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 2 to join our team. This position can be located in either Redondo Beach, CA, Aurora, CO, or Gilbert, AZ. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, the candidate must be able to travel to Redondo Beach, CA for approximately 4 consecutive weeks for required training. In this role, you will develop and sustain several mission operational SW product lines, as well as develop new capabilities. You will join a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus. We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our national security mission. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree Must have an active SCI at time of application OR an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills Experience with C++ programming Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system Preferred Qualifications: DevSecOps Test Automation experience Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C++. Java, Python, Perl Strong in math and algorithms Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo) Experience developing in a Linux environment using git Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills Active TS/SCI security clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Software Engineer - Level 2 to join our team. This position can be located in either Redondo Beach, CA, Aurora, CO, or Gilbert, AZ. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, the candidate must be able to travel to Redondo Beach, CA for approximately 4 consecutive weeks for required training. In this role, you will develop and sustain several mission operational SW product lines, as well as develop new capabilities. You will join a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized software focus. We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our national security mission. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree Must have an active SCI at time of application OR an active TS clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company prior to start date Advanced Object-Oriented programming skills Experience with C++ programming Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system Preferred Qualifications: DevSecOps Test Automation experience Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C++. Java, Python, Perl Strong in math and algorithms Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo) Experience developing in a Linux environment using git Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills Active TS/SCI security clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue, NE is currently seeking a DevSecOps Engineer or Principal DevSecOps Engineer. The successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in DevOps/DevSecOps Engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following: Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of CI/CD Pipelines and software systems Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team Support team in completing necessary software on schedule Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions Regularly demonstrate progress to customers Basic Qualifications DevSecOps Engineer: A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of software development experience A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience A Master of Science degree in a STEM field with 0 years of software development experience Principal DevSecOps Engineer: A high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of software development experience A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience A Master of Science degree in a STEM field with 3 years of software development experience Active DoD Secret Clearance Working knowledge and experience with CI/CD Pipelines, with emphasis on Jenkins Working knowledge and experience with Ansible Working knowledge and experience with Atlassian Confluence Proven experience with Linux OS. Working knowledge of the Agile development processes Ability to work full time on-site in Bellevue, NE. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the following software tools/programs Gradle Python SonarQube Kubernetes VMware Atlassian Bitbucket Cypress Testing Framework Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue, NE is currently seeking a DevSecOps Engineer or Principal DevSecOps Engineer. The successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in DevOps/DevSecOps Engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following: Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of CI/CD Pipelines and software systems Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team Support team in completing necessary software on schedule Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions Regularly demonstrate progress to customers Basic Qualifications DevSecOps Engineer: A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of software development experience A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience A Master of Science degree in a STEM field with 0 years of software development experience Principal DevSecOps Engineer: A high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of software development experience A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience A Master of Science degree in a STEM field with 3 years of software development experience Active DoD Secret Clearance Working knowledge and experience with CI/CD Pipelines, with emphasis on Jenkins Working knowledge and experience with Ansible Working knowledge and experience with Atlassian Confluence Proven experience with Linux OS. Working knowledge of the Agile development processes Ability to work full time on-site in Bellevue, NE. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the following software tools/programs Gradle Python SonarQube Kubernetes VMware Atlassian Bitbucket Cypress Testing Framework Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No 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's Space Systems Sector is looking for an experienced Principal Or Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to augment our team. This position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC or Sacramento, CA. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for planning and evolving processes and infrastructure to execute programs supporting rapid capability maturation and deployment. Integrates development pipelines leveraging automation with test-driven development tools and continuous integration/test frameworks. Define and implement the build, deployment, provisioning, and monitoring standards for the program. Ensures implementation of Software Configuration Management (SCM), code quality, and code coverage with automated testing for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Work as part of an Agile development team to deliver end-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management framework. Build and configure delivery environments supporting CD/CI tools using an Agile delivery methodology. Create scripts and/or templates to automate infrastructure provisioning and management tasks. Work closely with development teams to create an automated continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) system. Work together with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution Monitor and support all installed systems and infrastructure. Develop custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks. Contribute to the design of information and operational support systems. Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools. Oversee the company's security, backup, and redundancy strategies. Evaluate application performance, identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions, and implement them with the help of developers. This position can be staffed at a Principal Or Sr. Principal level, based on the basic qualifications below. Basic Qualifications: Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Must have an active U.S. Government CI Polygraph at time of application, current and within scope. United States Citizenship Principal: Bachelor's degree with 5 + years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD; or 9 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. Sr. Principal: Bachelor's degree with 8 + years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD; or 12 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree Must have all of the following: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform Security+, not needed to start, but must be able to obtain within 6 months Administration experience with Linux or related operating systems. Experience in an Agile software development framework Experience with at least 3 of the preferred qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Current Security+ Terraform Kubernetes administration AWS administration Flux Helm DynamoDB NATS configuration Big Bang (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki) Jenkins/GitLab/Bamboo Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No 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's Space Systems Sector is looking for an experienced Principal Or Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to augment our team. This position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC or Sacramento, CA. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for planning and evolving processes and infrastructure to execute programs supporting rapid capability maturation and deployment. Integrates development pipelines leveraging automation with test-driven development tools and continuous integration/test frameworks. Define and implement the build, deployment, provisioning, and monitoring standards for the program. Ensures implementation of Software Configuration Management (SCM), code quality, and code coverage with automated testing for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Work as part of an Agile development team to deliver end-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management framework. Build and configure delivery environments supporting CD/CI tools using an Agile delivery methodology. Create scripts and/or templates to automate infrastructure provisioning and management tasks. Work closely with development teams to create an automated continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) system. Work together with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution Monitor and support all installed systems and infrastructure. Develop custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks. Contribute to the design of information and operational support systems. Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools. Oversee the company's security, backup, and redundancy strategies. Evaluate application performance, identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions, and implement them with the help of developers. This position can be staffed at a Principal Or Sr. Principal level, based on the basic qualifications below. Basic Qualifications: Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Must have an active U.S. Government CI Polygraph at time of application, current and within scope. United States Citizenship Principal: Bachelor's degree with 5 + years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD; or 9 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree. Sr. Principal: Bachelor's degree with 8 + years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD; or 12 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree Must have all of the following: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform Security+, not needed to start, but must be able to obtain within 6 months Administration experience with Linux or related operating systems. Experience in an Agile software development framework Experience with at least 3 of the preferred qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Current Security+ Terraform Kubernetes administration AWS administration Flux Helm DynamoDB NATS configuration Big Bang (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki) Jenkins/GitLab/Bamboo Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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's Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Software Systems Engineer Level 2, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. An active government issued clearance is required to start. This person will support the Stand in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment as the go between for the Software Engineering functional group and the Systems Engineering functional group. Candidate should possess Systems Engineering discipline knowledge with strong embedded software familiarity. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, allocating requirements and specifications with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: Responsible for translating system/subsystem level software requirements into software level requirements for each CSCI. Work with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models. Support Verification and Validation of software product to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended. Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification. Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. Familiarity in Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests. Basic Qualifications Software Systems Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline with 2 years professional software/systems engineering experience or a Master of Science in an Engineering discipline with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. Familiar with Embedded Software, and the ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications Familiar with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Preferred Qualifications: Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms). Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber) Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
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's Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Software Systems Engineer Level 2, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. An active government issued clearance is required to start. This person will support the Stand in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment as the go between for the Software Engineering functional group and the Systems Engineering functional group. Candidate should possess Systems Engineering discipline knowledge with strong embedded software familiarity. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, allocating requirements and specifications with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: Responsible for translating system/subsystem level software requirements into software level requirements for each CSCI. Work with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models. Support Verification and Validation of software product to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended. Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification. Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. Familiarity in Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests. Basic Qualifications Software Systems Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline with 2 years professional software/systems engineering experience or a Master of Science in an Engineering discipline with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities. Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. Familiar with Embedded Software, and the ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications Familiar with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years Preferred Qualifications: Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms). Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber) Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is looking for you to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit to lead the future of Air Warfare Systems and drive excellence in missile development as a Consulting Chief Engineer. As part of NGDS, you'll collaborate with top leaders to bring game-changing capabilities to global defense systems. This leadership role is located in Northridge, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA. What you will get to do: In this pivotal leadership position, you will drive innovation and technical excellence to ensure the successful delivery of AARGM and AARGM-ER across development, production, and sustainment phases. Ensure adherence to rigorous engineering processes across development, verification, production, and sustainment while maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Balance technical performance with cost and schedule to achieve Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures. Work across teams to promote the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy, advancing standards for hardware-software integration, testing, and delivery. Partner with the Advanced Weapons Chief Engineer to ensure alignment of Air Warfare Operating Unit missiles with Advanced Weapons Product Line objectives. Lead technical reviews and chair AWS Engineering and Software Configuration Control Boards, ensuring seamless integration across functions and programs. Support decision boards like Advanced Weapons Technical Review Board, Heads-Up Display meetings, Test Readiness Reviews, Program Management Reviews, and AWS Risk & Opportunity Management Board. Champion long-term strategic technical objectives at the program and portfolio levels. Identify opportunities to improve engagement and collaboration across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and deliverables. Provide technical oversight and conduct focused deep dives into hardware, software, and integration deliverables. Basic Qualifications for a Consulting Chief Engineer: Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with 16 years of experience, or 14 years with a master's degree and 12 years of experience with a Ph.D. Experience leading engineering teams through design, integration and production of complex systems. Demonstrated performance addressing cost, schedule and technical quality for an engineering development or systems integration project. Excellent technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information. Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership. Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) Preferred Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of aerospace systems, including aircraft, missile, avionics, and software systems, and their design drivers. Proven expertise in Air Launched Weapon/Missile Systems Development, with hands-on experience integrating missile seekers, sensors, and software. Deep technical foundation in hardware/software integration, embedded systems, and lifecycle management-from concept through production and operations. Leadership experience, such as technical lead, IPT lead, or program-level leadership, with demonstrated success in team building, organizational development, and interpersonal communication. Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. For more information, please click on this link below: Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/16/2026
Full time
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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is looking for you to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit to lead the future of Air Warfare Systems and drive excellence in missile development as a Consulting Chief Engineer. As part of NGDS, you'll collaborate with top leaders to bring game-changing capabilities to global defense systems. This leadership role is located in Northridge, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA. What you will get to do: In this pivotal leadership position, you will drive innovation and technical excellence to ensure the successful delivery of AARGM and AARGM-ER across development, production, and sustainment phases. Ensure adherence to rigorous engineering processes across development, verification, production, and sustainment while maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Balance technical performance with cost and schedule to achieve Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures. Work across teams to promote the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy, advancing standards for hardware-software integration, testing, and delivery. Partner with the Advanced Weapons Chief Engineer to ensure alignment of Air Warfare Operating Unit missiles with Advanced Weapons Product Line objectives. Lead technical reviews and chair AWS Engineering and Software Configuration Control Boards, ensuring seamless integration across functions and programs. Support decision boards like Advanced Weapons Technical Review Board, Heads-Up Display meetings, Test Readiness Reviews, Program Management Reviews, and AWS Risk & Opportunity Management Board. Champion long-term strategic technical objectives at the program and portfolio levels. Identify opportunities to improve engagement and collaboration across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and deliverables. Provide technical oversight and conduct focused deep dives into hardware, software, and integration deliverables. Basic Qualifications for a Consulting Chief Engineer: Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with 16 years of experience, or 14 years with a master's degree and 12 years of experience with a Ph.D. Experience leading engineering teams through design, integration and production of complex systems. Demonstrated performance addressing cost, schedule and technical quality for an engineering development or systems integration project. Excellent technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information. Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership. Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) Preferred Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of aerospace systems, including aircraft, missile, avionics, and software systems, and their design drivers. Proven expertise in Air Launched Weapon/Missile Systems Development, with hands-on experience integrating missile seekers, sensors, and software. Deep technical foundation in hardware/software integration, embedded systems, and lifecycle management-from concept through production and operations. Leadership experience, such as technical lead, IPT lead, or program-level leadership, with demonstrated success in team building, organizational development, and interpersonal communication. Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. For more information, please click on this link below: Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: No 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's Space Sector is seeking a Pr./Sr Principal Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting functions related to Fault Management and System Autonomy (FMSA) for space systems. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Your Role and Impact: Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions The application of these systems engineering functions will be in the context of fault management, system autonomy The candidate must be able to assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls Designing, implementing, and validating Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware Must be knowledgeable in spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations Candidate may be called on to assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both Presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to either technical or nontechnical audiences is required This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience or PhD with 1 year of professional experience Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Software coding or scripting experience Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience or PhD with 4 years of professional experience Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Software coding or scripting experience Preferred Qualifications: Failure analysis or fault management technical experience Experience defining requirements & interfaces Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations Experience developing verification documentation Experience with architecture development Experience with spacecraft mission operations Familiarity with electrical & computer systems Familiarity with command and telemetry databases Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/16/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: No 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's Space Sector is seeking a Pr./Sr Principal Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting functions related to Fault Management and System Autonomy (FMSA) for space systems. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Your Role and Impact: Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions The application of these systems engineering functions will be in the context of fault management, system autonomy The candidate must be able to assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls Designing, implementing, and validating Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware Must be knowledgeable in spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations Candidate may be called on to assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both Presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to either technical or nontechnical audiences is required This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience or PhD with 1 year of professional experience Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Software coding or scripting experience Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience or PhD with 4 years of professional experience Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Software coding or scripting experience Preferred Qualifications: Failure analysis or fault management technical experience Experience defining requirements & interfaces Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations Experience developing verification documentation Experience with architecture development Experience with spacecraft mission operations Familiarity with electrical & computer systems Familiarity with command and telemetry databases Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Furthermore, please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. This role is for a highly motivated Systems Engineer, specializing in Systems Architecture, who will operate within a study, capture, or program execution effort and focus on driving consistency and alignment across technical thread capabilities to define a complete architecture solution. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: -Conducting trade studies to evaluate design decisions and defining the resulting architecture. -Allocating and validating requirements to develop specification products. -This role will support modeling and simulation tools for performance analysis and evaluation of thread capabilities. -It will also require technical leadership for managing space and ground systems integration. -Several efforts embrace a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach in which case the responsibilities extend to leveraging MBSE tools, methodologies, and workflows to develop, maintain, and validate system models as the technical baseline for the effort. -This role supports the Systems Engineering team to define and document the system design, requirements, interfaces, and mission/operational concept within the MBSE tool suite. Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Level 2: -Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline -Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. -Understanding of Systems Engineering processes including architecture and requirements development and interface definition Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: -Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. -Understanding of Systems Engineering processes including architecture and requirements development and interface definition Preferred Qualifications: -Understanding and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architect, and SysML modeling (or equivalent) -Understanding and experience with modeling and simulation approaches and tools -Ability to work in a collaborative team environment -Strong communication and time management skills -Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Furthermore, please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the following link: . Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: -Medical, Dental & Vision coverage -401k -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/16/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Furthermore, please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. This role is for a highly motivated Systems Engineer, specializing in Systems Architecture, who will operate within a study, capture, or program execution effort and focus on driving consistency and alignment across technical thread capabilities to define a complete architecture solution. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: -Conducting trade studies to evaluate design decisions and defining the resulting architecture. -Allocating and validating requirements to develop specification products. -This role will support modeling and simulation tools for performance analysis and evaluation of thread capabilities. -It will also require technical leadership for managing space and ground systems integration. -Several efforts embrace a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach in which case the responsibilities extend to leveraging MBSE tools, methodologies, and workflows to develop, maintain, and validate system models as the technical baseline for the effort. -This role supports the Systems Engineering team to define and document the system design, requirements, interfaces, and mission/operational concept within the MBSE tool suite. Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Level 2: -Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline -Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. -Understanding of Systems Engineering processes including architecture and requirements development and interface definition Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: -Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. -Understanding of Systems Engineering processes including architecture and requirements development and interface definition Preferred Qualifications: -Understanding and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architect, and SysML modeling (or equivalent) -Understanding and experience with modeling and simulation approaches and tools -Ability to work in a collaborative team environment -Strong communication and time management skills -Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Furthermore, please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the following link: . Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: -Medical, Dental & Vision coverage -401k -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. 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 employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering is hiring a qualified Principal Systems Engineer to support missions within the Space Superiority Division located in Dulles, VA. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting functions related to Fault Management and System Autonomy (FMSA) for space systems. Duties/Responsibilities: Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions. The application of these systems engineering functions will be in the context of fault management, system autonomy. The candidate must be able to assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls. Designing, implementing, and validating Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware. Must be knowledgeable in spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations. Candidate may be called on to assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both. Presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to either technical or nontechnical audiences is required. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors of Science degree in technical field + 5 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in technical field + 3 years of experience; or a PhD Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Software coding or scripting experience Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Preferred Qualifications: Failure analysis or fault management technical experience Experience defining requirements & interfaces Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations Experience developing verification documentation Experience with architecture development Experience with spacecraft mission operations Familiarity with electrical & computer systems Familiarity with command and telemetry databases Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/16/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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. 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 employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering is hiring a qualified Principal Systems Engineer to support missions within the Space Superiority Division located in Dulles, VA. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting functions related to Fault Management and System Autonomy (FMSA) for space systems. Duties/Responsibilities: Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions. The application of these systems engineering functions will be in the context of fault management, system autonomy. The candidate must be able to assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls. Designing, implementing, and validating Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware. Must be knowledgeable in spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations. Candidate may be called on to assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both. Presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to either technical or nontechnical audiences is required. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors of Science degree in technical field + 5 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in technical field + 3 years of experience; or a PhD Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applications Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Software coding or scripting experience Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Preferred Qualifications: Failure analysis or fault management technical experience Experience defining requirements & interfaces Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations Experience developing verification documentation Experience with architecture development Experience with spacecraft mission operations Familiarity with electrical & computer systems Familiarity with command and telemetry databases Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
