Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4)
United States-California-Redondo Beach$114k–$213kPosted Jul 15, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: 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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations has an opening for a Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
AMP P093/ATL I&T is looking for a Principal Computer Systems Architect/Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect (Level 3/4) to join the ATL STEE Team with 5 or more years of working experience working in a mixed Linux and Windows environment. Experience should include working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server OS and Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, and advanced knowledge of networking and network protocols. An added capability and qualification would be some knowledge of working with network hardware such as Cisco switches. The position includes supporting daily requests from the operations high bay floor, supporting SV EGSE test sets and workstations including connecting to the ATL network, managing user accounts and share drive access, providing network access to various high bay locations for floor ops, border crossing of new EGSE test sets and hardware onto the ATL network. Other tasks include the ability to travel (about 10%) and support offsite activities when required and 24x7 on-call support during critical test phases. This position requires TS/SCI Privilege User (PU).
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
* Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
* 401k
* Educational Assistance
* Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
* Paid Time Off
* Health & Wellness Resources
* Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications (Level 3):
* Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3+ years of...