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Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Specialty Engineering Lead - Northrop Grumman
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Senior principal engineer leading specialty systems engineering initiatives, driving innovative solutions for high‑impact defense projects. Requires deep expertise in systems architecture, cross‑functional leadership, and Top Secret clearance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, integration, and validation of complex specialty systems for national security missions.
- Mentor and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Collaborate with program managers, contractors, and stakeholders to define requirements, scope, and technical solutions.
- Ensure compliance with security, safety, and quality standards across all project phases.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance system performance.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in systems engineering and specialty technology domains.
- Proven leadership in large, cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Top Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.