Principal Configuration Analyst/Senior Principal Configuration Analyst
Listed on 2026-06-06
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Configuration Analyst / Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL
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This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the planning and coordinating preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviews contract to determine documentation required for each phase of project, applying knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Analyzes proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system.
- Coordinates modification records for management control.
- Establishes change orders and prepares for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor.
- Reviews and analyzes released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.
- Support program configuration and data management requirements.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 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.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications (Principal):
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher 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 a DoD Top Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal):
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 8 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 year of related professional/military experience.
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher 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 a DoD Top Secret clearance prior to the commencement of employment
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements
- Active in scope Top Secret clearance.
- Knowledge of EIA-649 or…
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