Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Systems / Sr Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$93K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of engineering experience in a relevant STEM field (Bachelor's Degree) or equivalent experience for higher education levels
  • Experience with requirements and verification management, specifically in DOORS
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Understanding of Interface Control documents and project requirements
  • Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development

Responsibilities

  • Develop and mature project and software requirements for lab software
  • Coordinate with multi-location teams to manage requirements and clear roadblocks
  • Lead technical meetings with customers and internal teams
  • Provide systems engineering expertise across disciplines
  • Develop and update lab architecture
  • Ensure verification and validation of requirements with stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively to ensure coordination with integrated project teams (IPTs) and external customers

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Friendly team environment
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance, and 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Requirements and Verification Team to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Oklahoma City, OK. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in requirements and verification in a software lab environment.

We offer a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

In this role you will be responsible for drafting requirements documents, verification plans and interface documents. The selected candidate will collaborate across engineering disciplines, primarily software and systems test, define project/software requirements for Lab Software Engineering Task Assignments.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

  • Develop, mature, and coordinate project, software, and interface requirements for a lab software environment.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional and multi-location teams to develop requirements, manage progress, and clear roadblocks.
  • Lead technical interchange meetings with customer and NG technical team.
  • Provide Systems engineering expertise to the technical teams.
  • Develop/Identify/Update Lab architecture.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of project and software requirements.
  • Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.
  • The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.


Basic Qualifications
  • Understanding of the application and development of Interface Control artifacts and requirements.
    Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance
    Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
    Experience in requirements and verification management in DOORS.


Educational Requirements for a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.


Educational Requirements for a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.


Preferred Qualifications
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
• Experience in System Architecture
• Experience with software development.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset

Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Active/current SAP clearance (any SAP)
• Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development, build, and operations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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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