Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems-Active Secret Required

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal/Sr Principal Project Engineer 3/4 to support our Systems Engineering organization in Melbourne, FL. The selected candidate will provide engineering leadership, analysis, and execution support for the development of innovative systems. Focus is on change and technical integration of complex issues, as well as how our solutions affect our program costs and schedules.

Essential Functions

• Complete understanding and wide application of Change Integration and management principles, theories, and concepts in the field
• Displays Technical and program review board leadership
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems; solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives
• Works under only general direction; independently determines and develops approach to solutions; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Supports chief engineers in defect analysis and path forwards
• Contributes to the completion of Change Proposal Development and Risk Management and Opportunity analysis
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts; represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM from an accredited university with 5 years of related engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience
• Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required within a reasonable period of time
• Formal training or basic knowledge and experience in Program/Program Management including Baseline Management, Program Change, Change Integration, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Risk Management Analysis
• Must be able to provide support until 4pm EST; overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM from an accredited university with 8 years of related engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience
• Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required within a reasonable period of time
• Formal training or basic knowledge and experience in Program/Program Management including Baseline Management, Program Change, Change Integration, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Risk Management Analysis
• Must be able to provide support until 4pm EST; overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM
• Active, In-scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance
• 3-5 years Program/Project management experience including Change Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Change Proposal processes
• Advanced use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks; develops recommended solutions to advanced technical problems as assigned
• Proven experience in one or more of the following: Aircraft Design, Aircraft Avionics & Electrical Systems, and Aircraft Testing
• Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Systems/Model Based Systems Engineering academic or work-related experience
• Strong understanding of common SE processes and procedures
• System Design behavior analysis academic or work-related experience
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems; solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives
• Significant experience in the developmental/operational test maintenance environment
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts; represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• Works under only general direction; independently determines and develops approach to solutions; work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project

Pay & Benefits

• Level 3 Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00
• Level 4 Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00
• 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
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Flexible work arrangements