Northrop Grumman

Sentinel GN&C Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) - 11781-1

Northrop Grumman$79K — $147K *
Roy, UT 84067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline required; 2 years for T02, 5 years for T03
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program approval
  • 1+ years of experience in requirement development or verification

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and test hardware, software, and firmware for the Sentinel program
  • Define test set requirements to meet acceptance standards
  • Develop integration and test documentation, including plans and procedures
  • Execute integration, testing, and assembly for flight test preparations
  • Support the implementation of testing methods and equipment
  • Interface with software developers for integration and test activities
  • Analyze data against requirements for software and hardware components

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: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the integration and test of hardware, software, and firmware test stations used for risk reduction and development of GN&C software. The selected candidate will also be involved in defining test set requirements and ensuring design and performance meet acceptance test procedure standards.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T03).
  • Systems Engineer (T02): Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Master's or PhD
  • Principal Systems Engineer (T03): Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master's; or 1 years with a PhD


Required for both levels:
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • 1+ year's of experience supporting requirement development or verification


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Define test requirements and test objectives, using Systems Engineering principles
  • Assist the team in the development of integration and test documentation (test plans, test procedures and test reports)
  • Participate in the execution of the integration, test, and assembly of the test sets in preparation for developmental flight testing
  • Support the development and implement testing methods and equipment
  • Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of integration and test activities
  • Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
  • Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
  • Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other test scripting SW or tools.


Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 position may offer relocation assistance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary 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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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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