Principal OR Sr Principal Engineering Systems

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10188755

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1At 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 Aeronautic Systems sector is seeking a Principal OR Sr. Principal Engineer Systems - Project Engineering with a focus on Change Management and Execution, to join our F-35 team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Project Engineering organization. This position requires on-site support in Redondo Beach, CA with the occasional travel (approximately 10%).In this role, the successful candidate will join a team to plan and execute production integration startup activities; maintain technical integration, cost, and schedule for establishing a new F-35 production facility. Strong communication skills are necessary to coordinate with the customer as well as the internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to align overall vision and goal for rapid development. The Project Engineering candidate will drive down critical issues including, but not limited to, production startup integration between Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Production to completion and present status and issues to Program Leadership. The environment is very dynamic and requires an individual to find solutions and collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts. The position is for an individual that enjoys a fast-paced work environment with high potential for growth, leadership visibility, significantly diverse assignments, and one who excels working in a collaborative/team setting.This requisition may be hired at either the Principal or the Sr Principal grade level based on requirements listed below.Basic Qualifications:
  • Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of experience; OR 3 years' experience with a Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
  • Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum of 8 years of experience; OR 6 years' experience with a Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance Secret or above.
  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Technical knowledge and practice in design, analysis, cross-functional integration, or on-aircraft experience with Subsystems, Composites, or Metallic Structures.
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience in managing the implementation of multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholders.
  • Experience with creating and maintaining an Internal Master Schedule.
  • Customer facing and leadership facing presentation experience.
  • Ability to distill complex issues and convey to a wide audience.
  • Knowledge with Configuration Management.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Final DoD security clearance Secret or above.
    • Experience with leading Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
    • Government Contracts experience.
    • Team leadership and technical delegation experience highly desired.
    • Experience with Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing and Test documentation.
    • Familiarity with Cost/schedule/budget concepts and tools (EVMS, SAP, etc.).
    • Experience with production rate vehicle development.Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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