Principal / Sr Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer

United States-Florida-Melbourne$98.4k–$184kPosted Jul 22, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsPrincipal / Sr Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible EngineerUnited States-Florida-MelbourneApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10241652RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer​ (Level 3) OR Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.  This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.In this role, you will serve as the Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer (RE) across multiple vendors for supplier-developed installations, guiding source selection and collaborating on system architecture to ensure components meet performance and airworthiness requirements.Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Acting as the system architect or supporting the architect in defining high-level and component-level requirements.Evaluating and verifying requirements to ensure compliance with airworthiness criteria.Defining design and test requirements to flow down to suppliers via procurement documents.Collaborating with suppliers to deliver products that meet requirements, program schedule, and cost targets.Attending or presenting at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal milestone reviews to provide or obtain progress updates.Thriving in a dynamic, high-expectation environment with diverse assignments and cross-level teamwork.Operating as a self-starter with minimal direction to successfully manage responsibilities.Basic Qualifications:This requisition may be filled at a Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer​ (Level 3) OR Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer (Level 4) level based on the qualifications below.Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer​ (Level 3)Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems.Experience in supplier relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up with suppliers.Principal Crew and Equipment Responsible Engineer (Level 4)Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM...

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