Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Data Analyst

Posted 3 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
93K-213K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develop scalable data processing and analytics tools for engineering and business data. Translate stakeholder problems into analytical requirements, build end-to-end ETL and relational data solutions, create user interfaces, perform exploratory analysis, detect trends and anomalies, and communicate actionable insights through effective visualizations and reporting. Collaborate with technical and programmatic teams while following production coding, version-control, and development lifecycle practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Data Analyst as an individual contributor within an engineering analytics and tools development team.

The selected candidate will collaborate with data analytics leads and other functions to articulate problem spaces and solutions to data processing and visualization projects.

Position can be filled at a level 3 or a level 4.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Engage with technical and programmatic teams to understand their questions and problems, and help translate them into clear data and analytical requirements.

  • Architect and develop modular, scalable data processing and analytics tools, following established coding and version-control practices.

  • Assist in designing and implementing end-to-end data solutions, from data ingestion/parsing, to relational data models, though analytics and reporting

  • Assist in designing and implementing intuitive user interfaces that enable users to enter, review, and interact with data accurately and efficiently.

  • Perform exploratory data analysis and applied analytics to identify trends, outliers and anomalies in engineering and business data. Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Systems Engineer 3 - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science. OR a PH.D. in a STEM discipline AND 1 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science.

  • Senior Principal Systems Engineer 4 - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science. OR a PH.D. in a STEM discipline AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science.

  • Proficient/Advanced Python Skills; comfortable with large, production codebases

  • Experience with relational database design

  • Proficient SQL Skills; comfortable with complex joins

  • Comfortable working with data pipelines (ETL) that extract, transform, and load data to structured data stores for analytics and reporting

  • Comfortable with version control (Git, branching strategies, code review)

  • Strong analytics skills – proficient in exploratory data analysis (EDA), summarization, trend detection, and anomaly/outlier identification; ability to frame and answer engineering/business questions with appropriate metrics, statistical methods, and clear narrative.

  • Proficient in data visualization and storytelling. Skilled at designing effective visualizations that communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience designing and implementing data pipelines (ETL) to move data from raw sources into structured datasets for analytics and reporting

  • Experience with Web Development, especially with Django Framework

  • Experience with modern Business Insight (BI) tools, especially Tableau

  • Experience working with existing CI/CD pipelines and multiple environments (dev/stage/prod), including using virtual environments for local development

  • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

  • Active/current SAP clearance (any SAP)

Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $174,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional or military experience for Principal Systems Engineer 3
  • Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional or military experience for Principal Systems Engineer 3
  • Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional or military experience for Principal Systems Engineer 3
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional or military experience for Senior Principal Systems Engineer 4
  • Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional or military experience for Senior Principal Systems Engineer 4
  • Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional or military experience for Senior Principal Systems Engineer 4
  • Proficient or advanced Python skills and comfort with large production codebases
  • Experience with relational database design
  • Proficient SQL skills, including complex joins
  • Experience working with ETL data pipelines and structured data stores
  • Comfort with Git, branching strategies, and code review
  • Strong exploratory data analysis, summarization, trend detection, and anomaly identification skills
  • Ability to frame and answer engineering or business questions using appropriate metrics and statistical methods
  • Proficiency in data visualization and storytelling for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance
  • Experience designing and implementing ETL data pipelines
  • Web development experience, especially with Django
  • Experience with modern business intelligence tools, especially Tableau
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, multiple environments, and virtual environments
  • Active Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • Active or current Special Access Program clearance

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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