[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/ Principal Engineer Systems United States-Florida-Melbourne Full-time Senior individual contributor $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Operations 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--Principal-Engineer-Systems_R10249869) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Engineer/ Principal Engineer Systems ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be 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 an Engineer/ Principal Engineer Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. The Principal Engineer / Engineer Systems will perform requirements analysis and requirements verification activities. We are seeking a dynamic Systems Engineer (SE) to provide technical support to a high visibility capability upgrade program. The successful candidate will coordinate with all SE disciplines—Safety, Requirements & Verification, Specialty Engineering, etc. —towards ensuring the program goals are appropriately met for Requirements & Verification. This role demands a technically driven and organized individual, whom supports the overall goals of the team and program. Roles and Responsibilities will include: Support Spec Development (to include creation of verification statements) Support internal (NGAS) technical meetings Requirements & Verification Management (DOORS)/JIRA Ensure requirements are captured, traced, and verified throughout the lifecycle. Participate in working group discussions with government customers Basic Qualifications: For Engineer (Level 2): Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. ### For Principal Engineer (Level 3) Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Ph.D. and 1 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. ### Applicable For Both Levels Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by business needs. Experience with Systems Engineering principles Demonstrated experience in one or more Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation. Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems “V” lifecycle model. Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS. ### Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Atlassian software and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence). An active, In-scope DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance. Previous or existing Program Access Request (PAR). Ability to work on your own initiative and learn independently once trained. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a close team environment. Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo). ### Primary Level Salary Range $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Florida-Melbourne/Engineer--Principal-Engineer-Systems_R10249869) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2026 Associate Industrial Engineer/Industrial Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/14be471b9a18af31d791/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [2027 Associate Engineer Electrical/Engineer Electrical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/8febb0ec85429d1267fe/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [2027 Associate Systems Engineer/ Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/f3e1bb9a7bd47a5280b2/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [2027 Engineering Intern - Melbourne (FL) (Evergreen)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/ec27e3c6d30e2ef5f8bf/) United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [2027 Intern - Airworthiness Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/1d6c0e65f46bb328b818/) 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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