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Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$98,400.00 - $147,600.00

This engineer will help transform customer needs into integrated hardware and software solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost considerations. Working within the Space Sector, the position supports requirements databases, interface documentation, verification tracking, system modeling, trade studies, testing, mission analysis, and technical reviews. The role is hands-on and collaborative, with opportunities to assist in proposal development, anomaly resolution, and operational planning for complex defense or aerospace programs. It suits an analytical systems engineer who communicates well, can work with limited supervision while learning detailed DoD processes, and holds an active Secret clearance. Experience with launch vehicles, mission systems, interface requirements, or core systems engineering practices would be especially valuable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, or equivalent advanced-degree experienceU.S. citizenshipActive, current U.S. Government Secret clearanceStrong written, verbal, and collaborative communication skillsExperience with systems engineering, requirements, interfaces, verification, or risk analysisAerospace, launch vehicle, mission planning, or complex DoD systems experience preferred
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