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Principal Engineer Systems - IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman · Baltimore

Software Engineering

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Engineer Systems - IPT Lead in Baltimore, Maryland. Posted 15 August 2026. Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's own careers site — no account needed.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer Systems - IPT Leads that are ready to work across functions to help drive test equipment design, hardware movement in the factory/test, document issues, and drive improvement plans. This position is located in Linthicum, MD.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for high visibility program with time-critical elements.

  • Interface with Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.  

  • Brief internal and potentially external customer leadership on progress.

  • Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. 

  • The selected candidates are expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.

These roles are contingent upon candidates having an Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to achieve SAP Clearance.

These roles are contingent upon Program Award.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with 5 years of industry experience, or master’s degree and 3 years industry experience (with a BS in STEM). An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

  • Must have a current/active Secret clearance to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and obtain and maintain an SAP clearance for continued employment.

  • General Knowledge of Test Equipment design and manufacturing

  • 1-year minimum as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead or equivalent where responsibilities included: project planning, cost & schedule management including tracking, team tasking / leadership, and status reporting.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience moving hardware through the BWI factory and test

  • Experience reporting project status to program, functional management and customers

  • Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

  • Experience driving recovery through development and execution of return to green plans

  • Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity management

  • PMP certification a plus

  • Active and current Top Secret government clearance a plus

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

The 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.
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