Senior Principal Systems Engineering & Integration Team; SEIT Lead
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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 Sector has an opening for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineering & Integration Team (SEIT) Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.
The SEIT Lead manages a team of cross-disciplinary engineers and reports to the SEIT IPT’s Chief Engineer and Program Director. This role is responsible for providing technical direction, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical execution, and delivering objective-oriented leadership to the SEIT team.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, coordinate, and execute program-level SEIT functions, including Safety, Human Factors, Cost Engineering, and Configuration & Data Management.
Plan, coordinate, and execute capability verification.
Prepare, coordinate, and brief SEIT execution status and risks at program meetings.
Conduct technical assessments for incoming changes to evaluate SEIT impacts.
Execute trade studies with coordination across engineering disciplines.
Maintain and update SEIT process documentation.
Manage the SEIT team, including CAM responsibilities and day-to-day leadership.
Execute Joint Verification Review Board (JVRB) process to ensure capability verification and completion of contractual requirements.
Serve as SEIT representative for cross-program coordination at strategic program meetings, including leadership scrum meetings.
Coordinate SEIT work with Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Brief program leadership on SEIT status through weekly PMRs.
Brief customer counterparts on SEIT accomplishments at quarterly Incremental Design Reviews (IDRs).
Coordinate SEIT work with suppliers, including SDRLs.
We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Leadership StatementAs a leader, you act with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while meeting the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, model personal growth and continuous development, and foster an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted customer relationships and communicate effectively, ensuring engagement and connection throughout the organization.
You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 year of related professional/military experience.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices.
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program…
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