Principal BIT Systems Engineer / Senior Principal BIT Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Skills
About this role
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/ Senior Principal BIT Systems Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD and will require 100% on-site work. What You’ll get to Do: As a lead Built-In-Test (BIT) Systems Engineer in support of the MLSS business Unit you will apply strong systems engineering knowledge and understanding across disciplines and work with the various systems, hardware, and software teams. Verifying that BIT Mode functions and systems operate effectively, ensuring errors are captured, corrected, or compensated for without impacting sensor performance. Derive BIT requirements Design of the BIT and Fault Isolation/Detection mode(s) Evaluating the effectiveness of modeling and analysis Gaining a deep understanding of Sensors Hardware capabilities Leading a team to develop and integrate software using C++ and Python Define requirements to maintain system performance. Verify embedded implementation of the BIT mode. Produce publication-quality documentation and supporting Factory Test activities Engaging in system integration and test activities, as well as providing field support. This requestion may be filled as a Principal BIT Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal BIT Systems Engineer This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be U.S Citizenship is required A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Experience with MATLAB for Data Analysis Domain experience in sensor simulations for RF sensors Experience with integration and test of RADAR, SIGINT, or EW systems Experience in reviewing C/C++ code Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered