Northrop Grumman

Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Management (17837)

Northrop Grumman • $98K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years or Master's with 3 years experience
  • 2 years in a leadership or management role
  • Experience with Air Force ICBM configuration management
  • Familiarity with systems engineering and engineering drawing practices
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Ensure integrity and consistency of product configuration
  • Develop and implement configuration management plans according to regulations
  • Collaborate with program managers and technical teams on configuration changes
  • Manage baselines and track configuration items throughout the project lifecycle
  • Conduct audits for compliance with configuration management requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Management to join our team. This position will be located at Clearfield, UT to support the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for ensuring the integrity and consistency of the configuration of the products or systems being developed, integrated, and delivered to the government.
  • Developing and implementing configuration management plans, processes, and procedures in accordance with government regulations and contract requirements, such as the FAR and DFARS.
  • Work closely with program manager, technical teams, and other stakeholders to identify, document, and control changes to the configuration, manage the baselines, and ensure that all configuration items are properly identified, tracked, and accounted for throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Responsible for conducting audits and assessments to ensure compliance with configuration management requirements and identifying opportunities for process improvement.


Basic Qualifications
  • Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time for the company to meet it's business needs
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master's degree with 3 years of related experience
  • Requires 2 years' experience in leadership or management role
  • Requires experience working with Air Force ICBM configuration management processes and procedures
  • Requires experience working with systems engineering and engineering drawing practices
  • Requires experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is highly desirable
  • Certified Configuration Manager (CCM) or Certified Professional in Configuration Management (CPCM) certification
  • Minuteman III Weapon System Knowledge and Experience
  • Experience in sustainment program


Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts


This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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

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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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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