Principal Engineer Systems/Sr Principal Engineer Systems - AHT

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

1d•$108,800 - $203,600

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Engineer to join the Embedded Infrastructure Team supporting the development of mission-critical defense systems. This role bridges systems engineering, embedded software, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to define, develop, integrate, and verify embedded computing platforms that enable net-generation capabilities. The successful candidate will have experience with Gitlab, Operating Systems, and/or COMMs to collaborate across software, hardware, cybersecurity, specialty engineering, and program leadership to develop digital engineering solutions and ensure robust system performance throughout the system lifecycle.

Requirements

Principal Engineer Systems (Level 3): 5 years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with asters; 1 Year with PhD
Sr Principal Engineer Systems (Level 4): 8 years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with master’s or 3 years PHD
Experience developing systems engineering products across the full system lifecycle.
Experience supporting embedded software or embedded computing platforms.
Experience with Model-Base Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Experience using SysML and Cameo System Modeler (or similar modeling tools).
Understanding software architecture, software integration, and interface development.
Familiarity with requirements management tools.
Experience working within Agile software development teams.
Active Secret Security Clearance to Start.

Nice To Haves

Digital Engineering experience.
Embedded Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) knowledge.
Software development experience using C++, Python, or Java.
Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of software safety, reliability engineering, or specialty engineering disciplines.
Experience supporting Department of Defense weapon systems or mission systems.
Experience with infrastructure frameworks supporting embedded software development.
Active Security+ certification

Responsibilities

Develop and manage system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies using MBSE methodologies.
Create and maintain SysML models using Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent MBSE tools).
Collaborate with embedded software developers to ensure system architectures are effectively implemented.
Define software and hardware interface requirements for embedded computing environments.
Support digital engineering initiatives through model-based analysis, architecture development, and requirements traceability.
Develop system verification and validation plans while ensuring complete requirements coverage.
Partner with software, hardware, cybersecurity, reliability, system safety, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.
Support Agile development using JIRA, Confluence, and configuration management tools.
Participate in technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and SVR.
Evaluate technical risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
Mentor junior systems engineering best practices.