Sr. Principal Engineer (TRMC/ CAM Lead)
Quick Summary
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree. Demonstrated EVM skills including development, analysis, and control of program budgets, Estimate at Complete
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer (RQ-4 TRMC CAM/Lead) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Product Support organization in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Responsibilities
~1 min readYou are expected to be a highly motivated, resourceful, self-starter able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers in high-tempo environments. Under the direction and leadership of the RQ-4 Product Support Sub-IPT Lead and TRMC Program Manager, the Product Support Integrator will work with RQ-4 Product Support Team to ensure quality lifecycle development and logistics products and services are executed in accordance with the Program Statement of Work (SOW) and are within budget, schedule constraints, and closure criteria.
You may lead internal and external Teammates/Suppliers to ensure Program Performance, cost/schedule and quality objectives are achieved in collaboration with the program team. This position may lead technical coordination between other non-Product Support Program IPTs. The Integrator will work with the Customer Program Offices, Program Leaders, and Product Support Functions to ensure program requirements defined by the SOW are achieved within budget, schedule, quality, and closure criteria.
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
Requirements
~3 min readBachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Master's degree.
Demonstrated EVM skills including development, analysis, and control of program budgets, Estimate at Complete (EAC) analysis, Estimates to Complete (ETC)analysis, performance index assessment, and program variance analysis
At least 2 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated US Government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Experience working with and manipulating detail-oriented data
Experience managing aspects of program execution including planning, baselining, and execution across multiple teams.
Previous experience managing a large, geographically dispersed team.
Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
Active In-Scope Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
Previous experience working Product Support efforts on development and/or sustainment programs.
Previous experience in Supportability Engineering, including Reliability and Maintainability, DMSMS, Prognostics & Health Management
Previous experience in Logistics or ILS (Integrated Logistics Support).
Previous experience with fleet operations and fleet support.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Previous experience working with the RQ-4 platform.
Previous U.S. Military experience with operations and/or aircraft maintenance background.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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- 1
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- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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