Principal Engineer System Safety – Global Systems Safety Engineer (25-047)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Join Our Team at Northrop Grumman Space Systems – a leading force in Launch and Missile Defense Systems, committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are excited to offer a career opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems – Global Systems Safety Engineer (25-047) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a critical component of the Missile Defense System. It enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, observe battle developments, and manage networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability, optimizing responses to threats across all phases of flight. It is integral to all system ground and flight tests, verifying and exercising current and future missile defense capabilities.

System engineering and software systems engineering experience developing new and integrating existing systems.  Ability to analyze high-level needs and refine them into an integrated set of hardware and software through a structured and logical approach.

Essential Functions:

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will be crucial in managing an on-site team providing engineering support. Your responsibilities are pivotal to our mission and include:

• Develop program safety plans to provide the engineering team with the application of safety policies and guidance
• Support MDA and other program personnel as required, as well as other system engineering tasks
• Interface with team members and National Team management to ensure high-quality products are generated on time and within available resources
• Integration of product lines, generation of responsible sections of capability specifications, training less experienced personnel in SE and Safety techniques, reviewing technical product content and details, and acting as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts as required

Basic Qualifications:

Please ensure your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications are noted on your resume, if applicable.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields) from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline or related field and 3 years of experience, or a PhD with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Strong System Engineering background with specialization in System and Software Safety
• Experience analyzing design to ensure safety requirements are met
• Ability to apply engineering principles to analyze and recommend design features that meet safety criteria in system design to control or eliminate hazards
• Experience developing safety documents to support customer and test requirements (SAR, SRA, SSPP)
• Experience with hazard identification and participation in System Safety Working Groups
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical approaches and findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active and current Top Secret clearance is highly desired

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Our benefits offer flexibility and control, allowing you to choose what makes the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

For more information, please visit our Benefits Overview.

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Join us at Northrop Grumman and be part of a team that Defines What is Possible.

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.