[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne # Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems - System Design & Tool Development United States-Florida-Melbourne Full-time Senior individual contributor $100,000.00 - $100,000.00 Design Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Florida-Melbourne/Engineer-Systems---Principal-Engineer-Systems---System-Design---Tool-Development_R10236447) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems - System Design & Tool Development ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. Candidate will design, develop, test, validate, integrate, and maintain complex mission critical workflow management and data integration systems for the program. This includes creating end to end digital thread solutions, custom software tooling, and delivering data analytics dashboards that provide leadership level visibility into previously inaccessible data. The role requires close collaboration with program leadership, subject matter experts, and distributed development teams to ensure that every system meets functional, performance, and compliance requirements. Should be capable of performing in a high demand, fast paced Agile environment. Candidate is expected to have advanced technical abilities in Atlassian Jira and Confluence development, as well as the ability to write custom scripts (Python, JavaScript, SQL, etc.). It is also highly preferred that the candidate has a general understanding of the technical change management process in an engineering environment. ### Essential Functions Create and manage system level requirements, ensuring full traceability from high level program objectives through to code level implementation in JIRA, Python, JavaScript/HTML, Tableau, and related tools. Architect and implement complex, integrated systems that create digital threads across disparate data sets and legacy platforms. Use tools such as Python, Groovy, or JavaScript to create customized software features. Lead risk mitigation and change management activities, identifying technical bottlenecks, proposing corrective actions, and updating the system architecture to reflect evolving program priorities. Maintain and evolve existing production systems, providing ongoing support, enhancements, and documentation that cannot be serviced by other organizations. Produce clear technical documentation, system design specifications, and training materials to ensure knowledge transfer and long term sustainment of all team deliverables. ### Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Systems: Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 3 years of experience Engineer Systems: Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 0 years of experience Your ability to transfer and maintain a final adjudicated government SECRET security clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities; comfortable presenting technical concepts to senior program leadership. Hands on experience with JIRA, Tableau, and Python to build workflow automation and analytics solutions. ### Preferred Qualifications An active, In-scope DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance Previous or existing Program Access Request (PAR) Experience with Agile / Scrum Experience developing with ScriptRunner/Groovy, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and API integration Understanding of Change Management in an engineering environment Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $100,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $100,000.00 - $100,000.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Florida-Melbourne/Engineer-Systems---Principal-Engineer-Systems---System-Design---Tool-Development_R10236447) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2026 Associate Computer Systems Analyst - Linux - Pathways Program - Melbourne FL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/557290619e92bce6c4d7/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [Engineer or Principal Engineer - Fluid Subsystems Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/8f6d076ff5c8f0d0e892/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [Engineer or Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Crew and Equipment Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/7963ca0e4f4a9136e0b7/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [Principal / Sr. Principal Research and Advanced Design Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/4a3c4873ff82f7841969/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer Principal – Lead Systems Engineer - Sign On Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/657e2c9d99a45a32a818/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States ### [Systems Engineer Sr Principal – Chief Systems Engineer - Sign On Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/500ef082f8a4f129959e/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States ### [Principal Quantum Engineer - Quantum Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/b53b78e06278418a90ae/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Systems Engineer, Principal - Survivability & Nuclear Hardness](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/af4801ff6b18729abfac/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Principal Software Engineer, Distributed Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/1b16c6498ece67525f6f/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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