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Energy Resources Chemical/Environmental Engineer I, II, Senior
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Based on company needs, the Environmental/Chemical Engineer I, II, or Senior Engineer provides technical expertise in air, water, waste, and chemical management, as well as regulatory…
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Senior Project Engineer, Rail
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Determines systems software design requirements.
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Flight Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret) - AHT
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Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Level 3 (AHT)
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- $35 to $45 USD / hour
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Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to develop, lead, and continuously improve our Quality Management System (QMS) across satellite production…
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Software Engineer - Android (Technical Leadership)
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Mercury Systems is seeking a recent college graduate to join our Rotational Engineering Program, a dynamic opportunity to develop cutting–edge technology that supports the American…
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- $120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
This position also carries a practice development mandate. The Solution Engineer will advance the maturity of the Redesign Palo Alto practice through the development of delivery standards…
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Senior Mechatronics Engineer
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Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer
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San Diego, CA
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Communications Electronics Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3)
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Sr. Principal System Engineer - NATO IFC Lead
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Senior (Project) Engineer
Eliassen Group
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- $100 to $120 USD / hour
Our client seeks a Senior Engineer operating as a Project Engineer on a fast-paced, multidisciplinary development program. The role requires systems-level thinking, broad technical…
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Senior Engineer
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- $100 to $120 USD / hour
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Huntsville, AL · Huntsville
Modeling & Simulation Engineer – Weapon Systems

Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer

San Diego, CA, United States

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

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Pay: Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization.

This candidate will be responsible for the installation, integration and troubleshooting of aviation related Subsystems, component sub-systems, Sensor Management Units, Vehicle Test Controller and Data Recorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead Subsystems Lab Integration
System integration, test development and execution of various types of complex avionics systems
Create and develop documentation for system requirements and interfaces, including system engineering drawings and diagrams
Troubleshoot systems to resolve complex issues, interact and coordinate with responsible Subsystems engineers responsible for sustaining subsystems
Serve as an interface between the Operations & Test organization and the engineers
Ensure Subsystems performance meets specified levels
Proactively maintain overall system performance of deployed systems
Perform troubleshooting, document issues and coordinate field replacements/upgrades of Subsystems
Contribute to improvement of processes, design and future sustainment efforts
Actively participate in Program Risk and Opportunity Management
Must be a self-directed technical performer with strong communication skills, demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary technical trades, and ability to develop & execute to a strategy

Hybrid: The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion.

This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

This position can be filled at the Sr. Principal Subsystems Engineer level, qualifications below.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Familiarity with systems engineering processes at the sub-system, system and system-of-systems levels.
Experience with installation, integration and troubleshooting of aviation related subsystems
Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IP
experience using mechanical and electrical drawings
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
Experience with concurrent hardware and software development
Experience with component selection for system development

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.

Job Category: Engineering

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