Northrop Grumman

Sr Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$184K — $289K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
  • STEM degree with 10-14 years of relevant systems engineering experience
  • Proven ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed teams
  • Experience deploying and testing ground system software in complex cloud environments
  • Familiarity with SW Requirement Verification & Validation methodologies
  • Experience in defining and communicating test strategies
  • Proficient in time management and task prioritization skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration and testing efforts for software systems
  • Coordinate and guide a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
  • Develop and review software-intensive test plans and procedures
  • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve software issues
  • Brief management and stakeholders on test progress and strategies
  • Implement Agile methodologies in testing processes
  • Manage testing processes using tools like Confluence and Jira

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Paid holidays and personal time off (PTO)
  • Retirement savings plan offerings
  • Eligibility for overtime and bonuses
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Systems Engineer for an I&T Lead role in the Intelligence Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of our Fairfax, VA or Morrisville, NC locations.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Basic Qualifications
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application
  • Must have a completed STEM degree with below years of experience in systems engineering [a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics]
    • 14 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's (STEM)
    • 12 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters' (STEM)
    • 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM)
  • Must have experience on all of the below:
    • Ability to work and successfully achieve program goals/objectives with minimal guidance
    • Ability to lead a geographically dispersed, diverse team in a dynamic, high paced software testing environment
    • Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
    • Experience with SW Requirement Verification & Validation (V&V), to include manual and automated test methodologies
    • Familiarity with requirements, the decomposition process and how verification methods are applied
    • Familiarity with Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and how they're utilized in the testing process
    • Ability to brief higher management, customers, and outside organizations clearly and concisely
    • Ability to clearly define and communicate test strategy, drive progress and remove roadblocks
    • Posses effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize/triage tasks in the most efficient manner possible while still in line with stated program objectives/milestones
    • Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, layered, cloud-based environments
    • Development and review of software-intensive test plans & procedures
    • Ability to proactively identify software issues, perform troubleshooting and root cause investigation in support of generating detailed problem reports and engage in rapid, collaborative resolution
    • Familiarity with Agile processes
    • Familiarity with the use of Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket
    • Familiarity with the use and/or management of Jenkins (or other) CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications
  • Favorably adjudicated CI polygraph
  • Experience with Python, Behave and Matlab
  • Experience working within the Linux environment
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $289,200.00

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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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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