Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanVerified Source

Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer AHT

114K–171K
Onsite · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead systems engineering initiatives at Northrop Grumman's Space sector in Azusa CA overseeing SEIT System Performance Analysis team. Drive innovative solutions for complex technical challenges while collaborating with integrated product teams.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Apply systems engineering lifecycle principles to requirements analysis design integration test verification
  • 2Lead technical and program review board activities
  • 3Provide technical solutions to complex difficult problems
  • 4Support chief engineers in defect analysis and path forward
  • 5Contribute to change proposal development risk management and opportunity analysis
  • 6Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous systems engineering artifacts
  • 7Develop unified model techniques procedures for system requirements management
  • 8Drive system requirements development performance analysis
  • 9Work with technical teams to mature design of large system of systems
  • 10Incorporate appropriate system requirements into models
  • 11Maintain DoD Secret clearance throughout employment

Requirements10

  • 1Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years related experience or Master's with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year
  • 2Secret clearance required at time of application with ability to obtain Top Secret before start
  • 3Proficiency in MATLAB C C++ CUDA SysML MBSE Python Julia Cameo Rhapsody DOORS Jira Confluence
  • 4Integrated product team environment experience
  • 5Systems thinking mindset analytical problem solving skills
  • 6Experience with space systems abstract modeling Rhapsody Cameo UML SysML
  • 7Knowledge of EOIR systems optics algorithms detection tracking
  • 8Virtual environments mission modeling AFSIM STK BRAWLER ATCOM ONESAF SIMULINK
  • 9Integration test environment experience CubeSats rockets robotics
  • 10Cumulative GPA 3.00/4.0 or higher

Salary Insight

$114 - $171k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

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