Systems Engineer, Principal Engineer Level

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer supporting the development of military aircraft systems at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating across engineering teams to refine program requirements and future technologies.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeOklahoma City • California, Florida, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,100 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

conducting research
writing requirements
developing models
defining interfaces
performing analysis while working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure
drive the development of new program requirements
refine existing program requirements
influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities
collaborate across engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate and communicate technical capabilities
maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures
coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
solicit input from various stakeholders and team members to synthesize data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field
at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Must have experience with military aircraft or weapon system design and/or operation to include requirements verification and certification
Must have experience interpreting, deriving, allocating, or managing technical requirements
Must have experience with DOORS

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

requirements writingmodel developmentinterface definitiondata analysisrequirements verificationrequirements certificationtechnical requirements managementDOORS

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationstakeholder engagementsynthesis of data

Certifications

Bachelors degree in STEMMasters degree in STEMUS Government Secret clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance