Pr. Systems Engineer/Sr. Pr. Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Dulles
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Sector is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Level 3 or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Host integration lead will be responsible for working with multiple ESPA compatible host vehicles to ensure a safe ride to orbit. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: Defining and managing the physical and functional interfaces with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices Managing cross functional engineering deliverables including mission analysis and engineering, thermal control, propulsion, electrical, flight software, fault management, system safety and contamination control Ensuring signature of multi-party ICD Leading trade studies, brief recommendations to program or customer leadership team 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 U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills ?Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution 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 U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills ?Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Payload to Host integration and/or Space Vehicle to Launch Vehicle Current or previous special access Experience with up and down communication within the engineering organization Experience with Mission Operations for spacecraft Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space NOVASPACE 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 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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