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Principal​/Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Sys Security Clearance

Job in Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21201, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal / Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Sys with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
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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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD and will require 100% on-site work. What You'll Get to Do:
As an integral part of our Specialty Systems Engineering team in Mission Systems, you will be fulfilling the role of a Principal / Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer.
* Develop and implement a sound human factors program, providing support in Human Factors Engineering discipline, and working to drive sound systems engineering on programs.

* Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products.

* Interface with design engineers to influence the design for human factors with a focus on optimizing the human-machine interface and designing for maintainability.

* Conduct design for maintainability assessments using criteria from MIL-STD-1472.

* Conduct Operator and Maintainability Task Analyses (OTA/MTA) and assist with demonstrations to support requirements verification.

* Develop and execute maintainability analysis for military systems and components, ensuring compliance with MIL-HDBK-472.

* Establish and maintain maintainability metrics (MTTR, MMH/FH, etc.) to support design concepts and reduce downtime. This requisition may be filled as a Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer. This position is contingent upon contract award, successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer :
* Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* U.S Citizenship is required.

* An active DoD Secret clearance.

* Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

* Proficient understanding and demonstrated implementation of MIL-STD-1472 and Human Engineering criteria.

* Experience conducting Human Factors Engineering (HFE) assessments

* Experience presenting results at major design reviews and effectively interfacing with customers, leading to actionable feedback and design improvements

* Experience developing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors Engineering and Maintainability plans and analysis reports

* Experience working in cross-functional/integrated product teams providing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors and Maintainability Subject Matter Expertise Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer :
* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* U.S Citizenship is required.

* An active DoD Secret clearance.

* Proficient understanding and demonstrated implementation of MIL-STD-1472 and Human Engineering criteria.

* Experience conducting Human Factors Engineering (HFE) assessments

* Experience presenting results at major design reviews and effectively interfacing with customers, leading to actionable feedback and design improvements

* Experience developing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors Engineering and Maintainability plans and analysis reports

* Experience working in cross-functional/integrated product teams providing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors and Maintainability Subject Matter Expertise

Preferred Qualifications:

* Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.

* Experience conducting Design for Maintainability assessments

* Experience planning, conducting and supporting Human Engineering…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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