SkillBridge - Principal Systems Engineer (E2 Hawkeye)
Quick Summary
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program,
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. Minimum of 5 years of military experience on the E-2 Hawkeye plaform. Active DoD Secret clearance.
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
Responsibilities
~2 min readNorthrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
- →Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- →Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- →Will receive an honorable discharge
- →Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- →Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- →Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- →Manage Cost Account Management (CAM) networks across Systems Engineering on the E-2 Hawkeye program.
- →Oversee and manage the cost accounts associated with ongoing E-2 engineering projects.
- →Serve as liaison between project management, engineering management, and engineering integrated product teams (IPTs).
- →Review project and budget status; manage schedules; prepare status reports; and input/track earned value management (EVM) data for assigned programs.
- →Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction objectives.
- →Serve as a subject matter expert for fleet operational and/or maintenance topics on the E-2 Hawkeye platform, providing perspective and insight to engineering IPTs.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
- Minimum of 5 years of military experience on the E-2 Hawkeye plaform.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading projects and/or driving performance to schedule.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Prior experience with cost account management.
- EVM, PMP, or CAPM certification.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00The 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
- Pay per year
- $95,300–$142,900 a year
- 26% below the $162,000 median for Systems Engineer jobs on Jobera (765 salaries).
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 8, 2026
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 14, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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