Systems Engineer Level 3/4 - GPI - Mission Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to support the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, part of the Mission Engineering team.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.

 

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis studies across multi-domain mission threads, company kill-chain initiatives, and concept architectures.

• Develop and integrate system simulation solutions, performance models, and algorithms to perform system-of-systems trades and assess architecture alternatives for delivering an effect, data, or capability within a broader campaign

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a mission engineering capabilities including: MS&A tools/infrastructure, processes, and strategies

• Executes mission engineering analysis with oversight from senior personnel

• Generates Engineering Analysis Reports to support higher level program documents (Timeline, PIDS, CIDS)

• Develops Requirements content resulting from Mission Engineering Studies

• Translates vehicle mission level analysis into component level specifications

• Supports Program Special Studies on an AS Required Basis

• Supports Development of Content for Systems Engineering Technical Reviews as Required

• The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities. 

• The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.

• Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.

• Candidate should be knowledgeable about agile principles and have demonstrated the ability to facilitate an agile development process 

• Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.

This position may be offered as a Level 3 or Level 4.

 

Salary Range

Systems Engineer level 3 Min $98,400.00 - Max $147,600.00

Systems Engineer level 4 Min $122,800.00 - Max $184,200.00

Basic Qualifications:

Systems Engineer Systems Level 3

• Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience, Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience or PhD with 1 year of experience. 

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Level 4

• Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience, Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience or PhD with 4 year of experience. 

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.

• Experience in Weapons Systems to include design, simulation, and performance prediction

• Experience with integrated system and broad technical judgement

• Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system modeling and simulation processes

• Familiarity with the MDA organization and its methods of technical execution and review

• Experience with multiple types of launch platforms

• Experience with hypersonic weapons, and command and control technology

• Experience with AEGIS weapon system

• Willingness to work fast

• paced development programs

• Ability to travel is required 

• Experience leading within and IPT organization as a lead or a SME

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.