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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Redondo-Beach/Sr-Principal-Engineer-Systems---Level-4_R10252136) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Level 4 ## 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. *This position is contingent upon final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. We are looking for a Systems Engineering cross-functional contributor to join the NGP Ground program. The person in this role will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple systems engineering disciplines. They will provide critical review and signoff on verification evidence in DOORs. This includes reviewing test procedures, test and demo evidence from RFRs, analysis reports, and developing verification summaries in DOORs. You will also develop tests to verify requirements. The tests will be run formally and be witnessed by the customer. CDRL deliveries are part of both efforts. This person will be supporting the product vision and statement of work, ensuring that the products meet timely deliveries, providing direct support to the R&V Lead. Responsibilities include: Reviewing I&T Tests from a Requirements & Verification perspective, ensuring that evidence supports requirements verification - Ensure that formal test evidence against requirements to prepare for signoff - Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work Prepare Contractual documents and work products for delivery - Work cross functionally with other teams to execute the product strategy and roadmap - Help to manage product backlog, iteration planning and elaboration of user stories - Contribute to Verification development and maturity. Coordinate closely with SMEs to ensure that Verification development meets delivery with corresponding content Basic Qualifications: 8 Years with Bachelors in STEM Degree; 6 Years with Masters in STEM Degree; 4 Years with PhD in STEM Degree Active DOD Secret Clearance Able to support 100% on-site in Space Park Redondo Beach Previous experience with R&V evidence review Experience in using and making updates in DOORs Experience in writing software verification procedures Has experience reviewing application and system logs for content Requirements development experience - Developed requirements object text, and VCRM fields Preferred Qualifications: Active TS/SCI Clearance Eagle-3 Bus experience Cornerstone Software experience Python scripting experience Robot Framework scripting experience Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? ### Click the link below [https://www.northropgrumman.com/space](https://www.northropgrumman.com/space). Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. #LosAngelesSpace #LI-DB1 #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSysEngJobs #SPEnhancedERAP 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](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: Oct 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 15 days - Location: United States-California-Redondo Beach - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Redondo-Beach/Sr-Principal-Engineer-Systems---Level-4_R10252136) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2027 Electrical Engineer Intern - Manhatten Beach CA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/56c7081da81524c4e482/) United States-California-Redondo Beach ### [Aeronautical Engineer OR Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Aerodynamics)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/6cd7772fe03fa2a2e773/) United States-California-Redondo Beach ### [Cable & Harness Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/2f8e2552ed1d4b86cd04/) United States-California-Redondo Beach ### [Electrical Engineer - Level 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a8d388abbe2def793351/) United States-California-Redondo Beach ### [Electrical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/d1e28341c5d3706a4178/) United States-California-Redondo Beach ## 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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