Principal Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman · Woodland Hills
- Pay
- $114,000–$171,000/yr
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Category
- Tech & Engineering
- Neighborhood
- Woodland Hills
- Posted
- August 21, 2026 (Aug 21)
- Last verified
- Today
About the role
Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills. Full-time, on-site. Part of the Engineering & Sciences organization supporting global security programs.
What you'll do
- Perform systems engineering activities including requirements development, architecture, and design
- Support integration, test, and verification across complex defense systems
- Collaborate with program teams, customers, and suppliers
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
- Travel up to 10% of the time
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance required at start
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Systems engineering experience in defense or aerospace
Pay & benefits
- $114,000–$171,000/yr (Principal); Senior Principal range higher
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and tuition reimbursement
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