Principal Systems Engineer 3/4
Quick Summary
Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates, collaborating with Chief Engineers, Program SMEs,
Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates, collaborating with Chief Engineers, Program SMEs,
Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering and cybersecurity disciplines across the program lifecycle, driving secure architectures, requirements, and implementations for mission-critical airborne ISR and tactical systems.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead technical reviews of Security Classification Guide updates, collaborating with Chief Engineers, Program SMEs, and Customer SMEs to assess impacts and provide technical feedback to the Customer clarifying interpretation of Security Classification Guides (SCGs).
- →Lead cross-functional implementation of the Customer’s SCG requirements, collaborating closely with the Industrial Security team to train program SMEs appropriately and ensure clear, consistent, and correct application across the program.
- →Lead the implementation of program-specific CUI protection requirements, collaborating with the Industrial Security team and program SMEs to implement CUI controls in program processes.
- →Support the Industrial Security Team, in building and conducting Program Security Trainings.
- →Support the Export Compliance Team, by collaborating with program SMEs and the export team to evaluate, and direct export compliance technical decisions and provide backup support to the Program Export Technical Advisor in conducting technical export compliance review.
- →Review contract security requirements, to provide impact assessments and recommendations to Contracts and Program management.
Requirements
~2 min read- For Sr. Principal (T04): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 9+ Years of experience, or Masters with 7+ years.
- For Principal (T03): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 7+ Years of experience, or Masters with 5+ years.
- Active Secret Clearance required to start
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time
- Ability to obtain special program access as required within a reasonable amount of time
- Experience reviewing Security Classification Guides
- Experience reviewing Contract requirements/DFARS clauses
- Experience in effective communication with Program leadership, Senior Engineering leadership and Customer leadership
- Experience in effective communication and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
- Experience in conducting technical reviews for export compliance
- Experience with Triton or other Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
On-site presence required to support classified work and lab/flight activities; some travel may be required for reviews, integration events, or customer meetings.
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First seen
- October 11, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
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- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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