Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Lab Manager

About Northrop Grumman

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 and 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Lab Manager to join the Tactical Fighters Business Unit in Baltimore, MD. This role is designed to coordinate with all engineering disciplines and operations teams to meet program, integration test schedules, and budget. You will work within a collaborative team environment consisting of engineering, program management, production, and supporting staff.

In this position, you will lead day-to-day lab operations, aligning resources with leadership to meet schedule and quality goals. The role requires strong team-building skills and comprehensive verbal and written communication abilities. You will serve as a key liaison between engineering, logistics, and security teams, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, equipment, and information necessary to support complex radar-system development and testing.

Work Environment & Requirements

This position is based in Baltimore, MD, and requires being onsite; it does not support remote or hybrid work. The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings. You must be technically savvy, self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication skills.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Please note that this position requires an active US Government Top Secret Clearance (or higher) and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Hiring Process

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. The position is contingent upon the successful transfer of Top Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 our official career site.