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Sr Principal Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman

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San Diego, CA
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$142,200 - $213,400

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our .

The selected candidate will coordinate the engineering activities associated with a mission management, data recording, and data center system capability. The successful candidate must have a background in the concepts and implementation of Mission Management and Data Recording Systems, and storage servers. This position will be required to support program planning, mission management requirements, system verification, and to support program milestone planning, reviews, and execution. The position is expected to provide leadership for verification materials, SW implementations, updates for ICDs, specifications and coordinating with system test team activities.

There is remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to may be required.


  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and years of related engineering experience.
  • The candidate must have a deep and diverse background in aviation payloads systems and sub-systems
  • Payload integration and software interfacing expertise
  • Experience with military specs and standards
  • Must have an active US Government (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government SCI clearance
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs



  • Excellent presentation and computer skills including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. •
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Able to communicate effectively with design engineers and work closely with other aerospace specialties, software and product support
  • Willing to support a dynamic work schedule, willing to travel to potentially remote locations, and frequently respond to pressing needs on short notice.
  • Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Substantial experience working with a team across the following disciplines; requirements development, concept of operations, air vehicle design, mission systems, flight systems, manufacturing, and operations
  • A degree in Electrical Systems/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics.
  • Prior field engineer, mission or maintenance engineering support experience


Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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