Northrop Grumman

Human Factors Engineer - Level 3 or 4 - Space AHT

Northrop Grumman$108K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field required; Ph.D. also acceptable with relevant experience.
  • Level 3: 5 years (Bachelor's), 3 years (Master's), or 1 year (Ph.D.) experience; Level 4: 8 years (Bachelor's), 6 years (Master's), or 4 years (Ph.D.) experience required.
  • Strong communication skills essential for interfacing with management and customers.
  • Experience with visualization tools to support design and demonstration processes.
  • Proficient in programming languages including C++, Python, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering tools and Agile frameworks like Jira/Confluence preferred.
  • A current/active DoD government Secret clearance required for starting.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate and conduct customer demonstrations for the BSW Program and associated software.
  • Coordinate effectively with stakeholders, including Program Management and technical teams.
  • Plan and create demonstration storyboards, agendas, and success criteria.
  • Design and present briefings to program leadership and potential customers.
  • Manage development goals, fix requests, and integration milestones effectively.
  • Prepare and test demonstration products developed by software and systems engineering teams.
  • Identify and communicate potential risks throughout the project management process.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying candidates.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
  • Access to comprehensive health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) available for vacation and personal time.
  • Annual bonuses based on individual contribution and company performance.
  • Participation in savings plan options.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector has an opening for Human Factors Engineers 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama in  support of the Broadsword program.

The role involves applying human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products. Candidates should have experience interfacing with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Candidates will identify and analyze technological problems or risks, perform theoretical human factors investigations, and develop and implement demonstration agendas and plans. Candidates will also support UI and message visualization teams with feedback on design of human interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Orchestrate content and conduct of customer demonstrations of BSW Program and software

  • Ensure successful coordination with all stakeholders, including Program Management, Leads, and technical team members

  • Plan demonstration storyboard, agenda, win theme, success criteria

  • Design, review and brief presentations to program leadership and prospective customers

  • Coordinate development goals, fixes, need dates, code complete milestones

  • Prepare, review, integrate and test demonstration products developed by software and SE teams

  • Request defect correction, integrate hotfixes

  • Manage logistics including facilities, infrastructure, hardware

  • Identify, manage and communicate risks

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Level 3: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.

  • Level 4: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.

  • Must have strong communication skills.

  • Must have experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers 

  • Must have experience with Visualization Tools

  • Must have experience with software development:  C++, Python, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • Must have experience with model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering (e.g., Cameo Suite) and Agile framework (e.g., Jira/Confluence) 

  • Must have experience with MS Office Tools (PPT, Doc, etc.)

  • Must have a current/active DoD government Secret clearance to start


Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with Modeling and Simulation 

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer (26-197) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Founded
1939
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