Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - NGLE

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer for the Next Generation Launch Equipment (NGLE) located in Chandler, AZ.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The System Engineer will perform requirement development, system integration, verification and validation, interface design, risk and opportunity analysis.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, test, and maintenance.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Collaboration with senior systems engineers and other disciplines to support the development of the NGLE deliverables

Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Interim Secret DoD security clearance, or higher – work is performed in a closed area full time (100% onsite / 100% Closed area)
• Experience with Requirements Derivation
• Ability to think critically, assess system design and (with or without domain knowledge) use general logical thought to question decisions being made, assess if design meets requirements, or make decisions on what should be acceptable evidence for a requirement
• Experience with DOORS
• Experience with Cameo
• Experience with Interface Control Document development
• Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans
• Experience with system functional and non-functional testing
• Experience documenting processes and procedures

Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 0 years of experience
• Interim Secret DoD security clearance, or higher – work is performed in a closed area full time (100% onsite / 100% Closed area)
• Experience with Requirements Derivation
• Ability to think critically, assess system design and (with or without domain knowledge) use general logical thought to question decisions being made, assess if design meets requirements, or make decisions on what should be acceptable evidence for a requirement
• Experience with DOORS
• Experience with Cameo
• Experience with Interface Control Document development
• Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans
• Experience with system functional and non-functional testing
• Experience documenting processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Experience working on Agile programs and methodology
• Working knowledge of INCOSE, as well as industry and MDA best practices
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00Salary Range 2: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.