Staff Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division:

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
 

SSSD has an opening for a qualified, mission-oriented Staff Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Please be aware that this position will also be contingent upon capturing program award, obtaining customer funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.*

This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following tasks for Space Systems programs: 

• Coordinate an integrated command and telemetry database solution between various technical teams

• Work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and specialties across the program in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Design, develop and manage the system-level Command and Telemetry Database

• Develop the database development plan, which includes the delivery plan, change management, and verification and validation tracking plans

• Develop the IMS tasks and Giver-Receivers for the command and telemetry database process

• Participate in, coordinate, and present material at working groups, design reviews, and technical product reviews

• Implement configuration management process for data documentation and products

• Support proposal process as needed

• Task/mentor junior engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 12 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM with 10 years of engineering experience OR Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 8 years of engineering experience.

• Experience with systems engineering, software engineering, software systems engineering, database development, or hardware/software integration.

• Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain an active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with flight software, database design, development, or management.

• Experience with database tools/software scripting/programming language (e.g. MS Access, SQL, Java, Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, etc.)

• Spacecraft and/or payload electrical design integration, and/or command & telemetry database background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, to operation support.   

• Experience working on proposals

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communications skills, leadership skills, and organization skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
 

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 

Paid Time Off 

Health & Wellness Resources 

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
 

For more details, please view: Northrop Grumman Benefits

Salary Range: $165,000.00 - $247,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.