Sr Principal Engineer Systems
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for:
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 75% 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.
The BACN program has need for a Platform Integration Systems Engineer (PISE) with in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, aircraft structures, and continued airworthiness for air vehicles that host Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) and other Northrop Grumman airborne products responsible to:
Serve as liaison between the Company, the military customer, Designated Engineering Representatives (DER), Military certification authorities, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to maintain aircraft compliance with applicable military and civil regulations, including obtaining type / supplemental type certification, airworthiness approvals for flight / flight testing, and operational continued airworthiness.Coordinate and submit all type design data, analysis, plans and reports to the FAA and military authorities. Show compliance with the applicable FAA regulations (FARs) per the agreed USG contract and/or PSCP for each project.Generate and maintain a master platform integration schedule for each project. Schedule, lead or attend vendor Certification Board Meetings. Work to obtain FAA approvals as required under contract and correspond with FAA representatives and keep company management aware of status of projects pending FAA approval.Work closely with the operational sustainment quality organization to obtain successful completion of USAF / FAA Certification and audits.Work closely with USAF SPO and Flight Standards Agency (AFFS), unit level Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation (STAN/EVAL), for advisement of Safety of Flight, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Wires, and Flight Manual changes.Manage the conformity process to include determination of items requiring conformity, writing and issuing the request for conformity, tracking the conformity progress for all projects, and statements of conformity.Advise company personnel of procedures and FAA by conferring with other members of the aviation industry and maintaining familiarity with current and evolving FARs and foreign airspace certification requirements.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhDFAA issued Airframe & Powerplant license with at least 10 years experienceAviation Quality Assurance / Quality Control role with at least 10 years experienceCandidate shall have experience performing at all levels of an air vehicle system life-cycle, specifically: aircraft production, structural assembly, system modification / integration, ground and flight testing, airworthiness certification, fielded operations and return to service activities.Experienced in crypto communication, Inmarsat, LINK 16, UHF SATCOM, and TCDLCandidate should have a thorough understanding of conformity reviews pursuant to FAA Form 8130-31, Statement of Conformity – Military AircraftCandidate should have a working knowledge of USAF airworthiness certification processes such as development of Tailored Airworthiness Certification Criteria (TACC) and Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC), and Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA), FAA, such as:
Order
A.Candidate should have experience communicating with civil and/or military Certification Branches (formerly Aircraft…
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