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Principal Software Development Analyst (26-490)
Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs
Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a NG Only: Sr Prin Software Devel Analyst (26-490) to join our team of skilled and diverse…
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Principal Software Development Analyst (26-490)
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a NG Only: Sr Prin Software Devel Analyst (26-490) to join our team of skilled and diverse…
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Civil Engineer, Prin
Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
Houston, TX
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
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Systems Engineer/Prin Systems Engineer - Integration & Test (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
Candidate must have an active SCI at time of application and prior to start date
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Sr Prin Component Engineer (Electrical E
MERCURY COMPUTER SYSTEMS INC
Andover, MA
Join Mercury Systems as a Sr. Principal Component Engineer and help shape the future of missioncritical space and defense technologies. In this role, you will drive component engineering…
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Test Engineer - Prin
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
Must hold an active DoD Secret level security clearance
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Sr Prin Component Engineer (Electrical Engineer)
Mercury Systems
Andover, MA · Chantilly, VA · Columbia, MD
Join Mercury Systems as a Sr. Principal Component Engineer and help shape the future of mission‑critical space and defense technologies. In this role, you will drive component engineering…
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Mechanical Engineer, Prin
Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
Houston, TX
Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority and engineering leader for mechanical systems supporting power…
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Prin Cloud Engineer
Consumers Energy
JACKSON, MI
The Principal Cloud Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for architecting, governing, and advancing the enterprise cloud platform across CMS Energy. This role designs scalable,…
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Mechanical Engineer, Prin
Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
Birmingham, AL
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
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Prin Scientist/Eng: Applied Hypersonics
Physical Sciences Inc.
Andover, MA
…is seeking to employ a Physical Chemist or Applied Physicist/Engineer to support expanding opportunities in programs related to simulating the hypersonic flight environment in the…
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Prin Program Engineer
Consumers Energy
LUDINGTON, MI
The Principal Program Engineer is responsible for providing the engineering and technical expertise necessary to successfully execute projects and programs. This role oversees multiple…
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Prin Renewables Engineer
Consumers Energy
JACKSON, MI
The Principal Renewables Engineer will be responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants as well as new technologies and systems…
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Prin Renewables Engineer
Consumers Energy
JACKSON, MI
The Principal Renewables Engineer will be responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants as well as new technologies and systems…
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Prin. Engineer, Mech Design (Onsite)
RTX
United States
Qualifications You Must Have
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Sr Prin Security Engineer
Consumers Energy
JACKSON, MI
The Senior Principal Security Engineer will support the organization’s most critical security initiatives, serving as both a technical expert and strategic leader. This role is responsible…
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Prin Engineer
Exelon
BALTIMORE, MD · Washington · Newark, DE · KENNETT SQUARE, PA · PHILADELPHIA, PA
- $122,400 USD / year
Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
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Prin Mfg Engineer
General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems
Saco, ME
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around…
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Prin Engineer - T&S Protection & Control Engineering
PECO
Malvern, PA
- $122,400 USD / year
…evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and…
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Prin Engineer - T&S Real Time & Compliance
PECO
Malvern, PA
- $122,400 USD / year
…evaluations, design documents, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and…
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Systems Engineer Prin - E6
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale
The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start
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Prin Quantitative Engineer
PECO
Malvern, PA
- $129,600 USD / year
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Quantitative Engineer will lead initiatives on developing quantitative methodologies and providing quantitative analysis to support engineering studies,…
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Cyber Systems Security Engineering Prin - E6
Lockheed Martin
Virtual Two, MD · MD
The Cyber Systems Security Engineer Principal will serve as the senior cybersecurity technical authority for the UAE Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. The role will define and govern…
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Prin Engineer Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Quality
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Prin Engineer Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Quality to join our dynamic team. This position will be located in Clearfield, Utah.
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Prin Engineer Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Quality
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Prin Engineer Quality / Sr Prin Engineer Quality to join our dynamic team. This position will be located in Clearfield, Utah.

Mercury Systems

Sr Prin Component Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Andover, MA, United States
Chantilly, VA, United States
Columbia, MD, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

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Senior Principal Component Engineer Chantilly, VA | Cypress, CA | Andover, MA Enjoy every other Friday off

Join Mercury Systems as a Sr. Principal Component Engineer and help shape the future of mission‑critical space and defense technologies. In this role, you will drive component engineering strategy across high‑visibility programs, influencing design decisions that safeguard warfighters, protect critical infrastructure, and enable next‑generation aerospace solutions. You'll work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your expertise directly strengthens our products and our customer's mission. This is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and meaningfully contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the lead EEEE parts or materials-and-processes engineer across space and terrestrial programs, driving component engineering strategy.
Lead component reviews, assessments, and analyses to ensure compliance with space, military, and customer program requirements.
Collaborate closely with customers, government agencies, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve supply chain issues, mature PMP processes, and meet contractual obligations.
Guide technology insertion, component selection, and standardization while balancing business, environmental, and circuit application constraints.
Lead proposal efforts on behalf of component engineering by analyzing and providing basis of estimates.
Generate and update component drawings, verification packages, and risk assessments supporting design reviews.
Perform alternate‑part evaluations, reliability assessments, and support MRB activities.
Develop EEEE parts specifications, screen/qualification test plans, and manage part qualifications with external test houses.
Present non-standard part approval requests (NSPARS), non-standard material approval requests (NSMARS), and technical findings to customers with confidence and clarity.
Design and lead component engineering processes spanning part reviews, documentation, up screen management, non-conformance tracking, etc.
Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing across programs.

Required Qualifications

Ideally a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, or 10+ years of relevant experience of relevant component engineering experience in lieu of a college degree.
Ideally 10+ years of relevant industry experience (defense, aerospace)
Prior experience serving as a lead component engineer / parts engineer / reliability engineer or similar role on defense, aerospace, or space programs.
Prior experience serving as the component engineering representative on proposals for space and military applications.
Strong knowledge of military/industry standards (MIL, ASTM, AEC, ESA, NASA).
Understanding of electronic fabrication processes (SMT, chip and wire, hybrids, etc.) and circuit card assembly design/manufacturing).
Experience with NSPAR processes, environmental testing (MIL‑STD‑883), and passive/active component reliability.
Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance.
Understanding of failure modes in passive components and packaged active devices.
Experience in design engineering, particularly for space‑based programs.
Background collaborating with suppliers, including PPAPs, qualification reports, and documentation review.
Experience designing complex embedded digital hardware (microprocessors, FPGAs, network switches).
Prior experience in Quality or Supplier Quality organizations; familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 and QMS requirements.
Proficiency with PLM, MES, or quality management systems.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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Supply chain management
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