Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Integration and Test

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

We are seeking candidates for the position of Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test to support Advanced Technology development programs. This position is on site in the greater Baltimore, MD Area. 

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Plan and execute the program lifecycle, including major program milestones / reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Etc.)

• Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.

• Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle, collaborating across an entire portfolio of programs.

• Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).

• Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.

• Coordinate between the System Architect(s), Chief Engineer(s), Product Team Lead(s), program manager(s), and customers to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test or Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test.

This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to start

• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle - Focus on SRR to CDR

• Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test

• Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification

• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)

• Risk and Opportunity Management experience

• Experience leading technical teams

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to start

• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle - Focus on SRR to CDR

• Demonstrated experience in systems development, integration, and test

• Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification

• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)

• Risk and Opportunity Management experience

• Experience leading technical teams

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integration & Test:

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems

• Experience working with CAMEO or other similar MBSE management tools

• Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management

• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (e.g., UAF, DoDAF)

• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally

• Experience managing contracts of $10M+

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.