principal operations Systems Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Apr 7, 2026
$103,600 – $155,400
USD per year

About this role

Northrop Grumman is hiring a principal-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Colorado Springs, CO | Huntsville, AL. The posting calls out experience with Tableau, Agile. Compensation is listed at $103,600–$155,400 per year.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Colorado Springs, CO | Huntsville, AL
Posted
Apr 7, 2026

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Job description

from Northrop Grumman careers

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer (Tool Integrator) (26-159) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

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