Sr Principal Systems Engineer - I&T
United States-California-Woodland Hills$142k–$213kPosted Jul 14, 2026
ApplySkip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSr Principal Systems Engineer - I&TUnited States-California-Woodland HillsApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240433RELOCATION 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is searching for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer to support our Integration & Test (I&T) department. As a member of the I&T department, the candidate will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make our technologies a reality. This position will serve on-site at our Woodland Hills, CA facility. This position will be 100% on-site.Job ResponsibilitiesIdentifying unique requirements from a broad customer base, flowing the requirements into design documentation, and working with a diverse team to build and test those requirementsWork on the capabilities of current products, performance analyses, design information, and requirements verification methodsEnsure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraintsPerform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocationGenerate, review, and manage multiple requirements sets that cover all aspects of both performance and nonperformance including mechanical interfaces, electrical interfaces, data requirements, environmental requirements, and reliabilityDesign, develop, and implement testing methods to verify and validate project requirementsPerforming hands-on electrical testing at CCA level and systems level test setupsDocumenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actionsBasic Qualifications:8 years relevant experience with B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline equivalent; or 6 years relevant experience with M.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline equivalent; or 3 years relevant experience with PhD Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM discipline equivalentActive US Government Secret Level security clearanceExperience in System Engineering activities such as:Requirements developmentTest Procedure developmentVerification and Validation i.e. experience running tests and documenting resultsAbility to diagnose complex issues, lead problem-solving efforts, and drive tasks to completionDemonstrated teamwork and leadership of projects or teamsStrong...