Engineer Systems - Level 3 : Space Base Interceptor

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 - Level 3 to support the Space Base Interceptor (SBI) effort.

The Space Base Interceptor (SBI) program will be developing and deploying proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellation of interceptors.  The interceptors must integrate seamlessly with Ground Control, Fire Control, and data transport systems.

Essential Functions:

• Development, decomposition, refinement, and documentation of key requirements and capabilities

• Support overall System-level end to end performance assessments of the system, and identify/lead the resolution of systems performance gaps relative to stakeholder requirements

• Collaborate with senior systems engineers, and other disciplines to support the development of deliverables

• Generate and document system level requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments, and participate in system level verification/data review activities

• Manage requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members

• Create, and manage both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process

• Support risk management (identifies potential risk)

• Manage aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.

• Participate in the creation of, and manage changes to system or subsystem analytical models

• Support the development and execution of technical reviews for the program

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 1yrs engineering experience

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• US DoD Interim Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical personnel

• Demonstrated experience in requirements decomposition, validation, and verification

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands

• Strong technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills

• Strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously

• Knowledgeable about agile principles and have demonstrated the ability to facilitate an agile development process 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBSE experience (Cameo or similar)

• US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application

Primary Level Salary Range: $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.