Systems Engineer – Level 4

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Level 4 to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. The position is in Huntsville, AL.

Position Overview:

The selected Systems Engineer – Level 4 responsibilities will include the support of the GWS program as an individual contributor & potentially a task lead. This requisition is for the A&D Verification & Test team and is responsible for producing products related to verification and test in support of the GWS contract execution.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.

Essential Functions:  

• Develop verification & test products to include but not limited to the following.
  • Verification test plans.
  • Verification rational.
  • Verification reports.
  • Other requirement products such as new requirements, both derived and system level.
  • Traceability analysis.
• Document analysis results in reports and briefings for critique and review by stakeholders.
• Create and present briefings within the team and to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and supporting stakeholders.
  • The position is in Huntsville, AL.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.
• Strong technical background in systems engineering and verification.
• Applicant must demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in papers, presentations, and discussions.
• Applicant must possess good communication skills.
• Must be capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with DOORS.
• The successful candidate must also be willing to assume a technical leadership role.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems.
• Experience using JIRA.
• Experience on GWS or GMD.

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.