Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking Systems Engineers to join the Command and Control, Communication and Computer Missile Defense (C4MD) Business Unit in support of our programs, in Huntsville, AL. This position may place candidates on various teams within C4MD (programs like IBCS, NAREW, IFC, FAAD C2, and/or IRADs).
As a Senior Principal Engineer Systems, you will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Perform analysis at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
This position is contingent upon successful contract award and funding
Basic Qualifications:

Sr Principal Engineer Systems: requires 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
* Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
* Experience with Cameo or MagicDraw
* Proven ability to comprehend/develop/decompose System Architecture and System Requirements (System Specifications high-level requirements to the lowest level) in a model-based environment
* Experience with Requirements Impact Assessments, Change Requests, and Engineering Change Proposals
* Proven ability to understand software systems interface documentation, interconnect diagrams, military standards
* Active Secret clearance to start
Preferred Qualifications:

Technical experience with IAMD: C2 with understanding of weapons, sensors, distributed computing and these systems' impact on a command-and-control system's architecture, requirements, and interfaces for communications between these systems
* Systems Engineering Experience in an Agile environment
* Experience with Jira
* Link-16 Experience
* Familiarity with weapon systems and sensors such as: PATRIOT, Sentinel, G/ATOR, etc.
Salary Range: *$127,000 - $190,000
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.