Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (Testbeds)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for 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.

Northrop Grumman’s SSSD is seeking a Testbeds Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer to integrate and test embedded hardware and software systems in a development environment for a restricted program. This role offers a system-level perspective of satellite integration with hands-on experience integrating hardware and simulators with operational flight and ground software. The position also offers exposure to flight operations, spacecraft subsystems, and payloads with support from technical experts. This position requires some software exposure through maintenance and reworking of legacy code. The role involves significant coordination with the team for OS upgrades and requires strong leadership skills for effective testbed integration and maintenance efforts.

*This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and can be filled at either level 2 Systems Engineer or level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining associated customer and/or business funding as well as the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

-System engineering and test planning for HW/SW compatibility testing.

-Software integration and troubleshooting, including obsolescence evaluation and mitigation.

-Hands-on hardware design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

-Software coding, debugging, and reworking legacy code for O&M bug fixes.

-Integration of testbed hardware and software.

-Testbed maintenance, including OS upgrades, property/asset management, and overall coordination with the team.

-Strong leadership skills to lead all aspects of the testbed integration and maintenance effort.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer (Level 2):

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

-Familiarity with hardware and/or software design and development, including VxWorks, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.

-Ability to understand and decompose requirements into test plans to buy off requirements.

-Ability to understand design documentation, drawings, schematics, integration procedures, test procedures, and test scripts.

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR

-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3):

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience

-Familiarity with hardware and/or software design and development, including VxWorks, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.

-Ability to understand and decompose requirements into test plans to buy off requirements.

-Ability to understand design documentation, drawings, schematics, integration procedures, test procedures, and test scripts.

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR

-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

-Strong communication skills, including the willingness and comfortability to present in front of large groups

-Knowledge of Testbeds processes

-Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes

-Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Visio, JIRA, and DOORS

*This position can be filled at either level 2 Systems Engineer or level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining associated customer and/or business funding as well as the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

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.

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Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.