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Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

On-site
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Principal
Manager
3+ yrs
$109k–$163kPosted 2w ago

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Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Baltimore, MD role ($109k–$163k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.

Principal Engineer Systems

Location: United States-Maryland-Baltimore

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead with hardware design and manufacturing experience. This position is located in Linthicum, MD.

This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a very important sector priority program with many time-critical elements and high management visibility. They will interface with personnel in the factory test cells, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance. In addition, they will brief internal and potentially external customer leadership on progress.

The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidate is expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

These roles are contingent upon candidates having a current, Active Government Secret clearance.

 

These are contingent upon Program Awards.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or STEM-related degree, with 5 years of industry experience, or master’s degree and 3 years of industry experience. An additional 4 years’ experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
  • Active Secret clearance required to start.
  • Experience with hardware design and/or test equipment design
  • Experience with hardware in factory production and factory test environment
  • Available full-time onsite at the Northrop Grumman BWI facility in Maryland during first shift
  • Leadership experience that may be in areas such as project planning, cost & schedule management including tracking, manufacturing support, vendor support, design team lead, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience leading a team
  • Experience working Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCAs) investigations
  • Experience collaborating with Engineers, Operators, Quality and Management in support of production hardware in the factory
  • Experience developing and executing project schedules
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
  • Active and current Top Secret government clearance a plus

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The estimated salary range for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $109,000 - $163,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

The required skills for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: PMP.

What is the seniority level for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?

Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Principal / Manager level position.

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