Senior Principal Engineer Systems

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. This position will act as a CPLM Liaison across multiple engineering disciplines, help extend the digital thread and standup a digital twin. This position pushes innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances within a diverse team of individuals. Candidate will interface with a matrixed, cross-disciplined team, Program Leadership and the Customer on a regular basis. Key Responsibilities: Collaboration: Collaborate across teams to complete important project tasks. Leadership: Responsibility for project performance across the team. Technical proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tools and requirements. Analytical thinking: Use analytical thinking skills to solve complex problems within processes and help the team minimize risks. Business acumen: Good understanding of the business and industry in which the team operates to be able to align team goals with business objectives. Problem-solving and decision-making: Use problem-solving and data-driven approaches to identify and resolve issues and make informed decisions that align with the goals of the team. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Aerospace and/or Systems Software Development. Experience in requirements management. Demonstrated ability to comprehend, implement, and adhere to documented processes with an inherent ability to make sound decisions. Experience administering configuration and data management release cycles for drawings, models and configured documents and administering changes using CPLM, NX, ROSE Tool and JIRA. Experience providing technical support for the development, testing, and implementation of Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) (Teamcenter) Experience supporting CPLM user issue resolutions and triage/prioritize impact of user issues in CPLM. Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61B. Demonstrated expert technical knowledge over CDM practice and SOW areas. Experience acting as a CPLM liaison across multiple engineering disciplines across multiple programs. Experience leading Engineering Release team and overseeing training execution of existing and new requirements. Experience leading CPLM SMEs and overseeing training execution of existing and new requirements. Experience examining engineering drawings and related documents for soundness, completeness and conformity to standards, and specifications. Experience working knowledge/training in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Tools (Cameo, Magic Draw, Rhapsody or similar). Experience using SharePoint, Cameo, DOORs, and Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket). Knowledge of program and division Principle & Operating Practices to identify correct CPLM usage. Experience examining technical principles, theories and concepts and apply them to develop recommended solutions to technical problems. Familiarity with a ticketing workflow system (Service Now). Ability to identify gaps in processes. Ability to assist with creating and maintaining product documentation. Working knowledge of System Engineering (SE) processes, including SE experience across multiple levels of integration. Knowledge/Experience with Writing Requirements. Familiarity with DoD program lifecycles. Including planning and navigation of major milestones/events, development of technical baselines, and configuration audits. Experience or knowledge of maintaining a bill of material (BOM) between PLM and ERP systems. Knowledge of product baselines and configuration status accounting. Solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with Government counterparts, other defense contractor organizations, and other cross-functional organizations. AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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