Principal / Senior Principal F - 22 Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

2d•$108,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer for the F-22 sustainment portfolio within Baltimore and Partnered Sites Division’s Foundational Systems Engineering (BU). This leader will be responsible for Engineering program execution across all programs within the F-22 portfolio and represent the Engineering & Sciences organization. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and is a full-time on-site position and will report to the Engineering Leadership Section Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
Demonstrated success leading high performance, cross-functional technical teams.
Experience in systems, hardware, and/or software engineering for architecture, design, integration, verification/validation, production, and/or post-production support in a military/aerospace product environment.
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.
Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance.
Demonstrated ability to act as the technical point of contact to Executive leadership and/or Customers stakeholder addressing technical requests and translating into actionable deliveries.
Experience in driving schedule, cost, and risk management to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and resilient to uncertainties.
Proven domain expertise in defense grade electronic systems
Comprehensive understanding of Department of Defense systems engineering requirements and standards
Strong proficiency with earned value management (EVM) methodology and its practical application

Responsibilities

Lead timely execution of engineering activities across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) while staying within scope and budget.
Implement technical plans and pinpoint the resources required to meet contractual deliverables.
Apply deep experience in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment support.
Demonstrate proven ability to lead cross functional engineering teams, mentor staff, and supervise electronic and electromechanical assembly operations.
Utilize strong expertise in process engineering oversight, lean manufacturing (5S), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct environmental, electronic, and mechanical testing; develop processes; and perform failure analysis (RCCA, FRACAS, CAR, MRB) to ensure system reliability.
Engage customers effectively, manage programs, and oversee project planning and EVMS cost account control.
Consistently deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to rigorous compliance standards.