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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma-City/Principal---Sr-Principal-Engineer-Systems_R10243609-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal / Sr 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 a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, OK. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for coordination and collaboration with diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems in the design, analysis, integration, and verification of the radar subsystem. The engineer will support establishing and managing the technical baseline in support of program review milestones and flight test. The position requires systems thinking and working knowledge of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The candidate must exhibit strong leadership characteristics in coordinating with multiple teams and managing tasks. This position may be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level. This position is contingent upon verification of DoD Secret clearance and obtainment of Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. ### Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Engineer (T3): 5 years of experience with a STEM Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field; or 3 years of experience with a STEM Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field. Sr. ### Principal Systems Engineer (T4) 9 years of experience with a STEM Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field; or 7 years of experience with a STEM Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field. Active DoD Secret security clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. ### Preferred Qualifications Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Physics; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred. Experience working on airborne military radar systems including performance analysis, mode development, and integration onto flight platforms. Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing radar system and subsystem requirements, including allocation to hardware, software, and firmware. Experience in radar system architecture and CONOPS development, including trade studies and end-to-end performance modeling. Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE), using SysML and tools such as Cameo or similar. Experience in interface control document (ICD) development and integration for airborne platforms (sensor, avionics, and mission systems interfaces). Proficiency with radar signal processing concepts (waveform design, pulse compression, Doppler processing, CFAR, beamforming) and tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or Python for analysis and simulation. Understanding of RF systems, antennas, and propagation, including radar range equation and link budget analysis. Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to brief technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Experience with DOORS (or equivalent requirements management tool), Confluence, and JIRA. Scripting or software experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar) to support analysis, automation, and data analysis. Experience working in agile development environments and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, integration and test). ### Primary Level Salary Range $93,000.00 - $174,500.00 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: Sep 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 18 days - Location: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $93,000.00 - $174,500.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma-City/Principal---Sr-Principal-Engineer-Systems_R10243609-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [(SkillBridge) Project Manager/Principal Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/8a1876fc823afc62255a/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [2027 Intern Engineer - Product Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/aef16c626922064a234c/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [Principal Engineer Electronics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/09c029085f2fcc5d5630/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [Principal Engineer/ DMSMS-Obsolescence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/dfb982dc5ddd4bfd360d/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [Principal Systems Engineer 3/4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a75041260fb2139c24a0/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ## 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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