Northrop Grumman

Staff CORE Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$169K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years or Master’s degree with 10 years or PhD with 8 years in a relevant field; additional experience may substitute for degree.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Current U.S Government Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • Experience in systems engineering, ideally in aerospace or defense.
  • Proficiency in systems engineering design methods like requirements analysis and functional decomposition.
  • Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as DOORS or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the application and enhancement of systems engineering processes to create effective solutions.
  • Manage requirements including decomposition, allocation, verification, and ensure lifecycle traceability.
  • Prepare, execute, and close major system design reviews, addressing technical issues and retiring risks.
  • Direct cross-functional product teams to ensure design compliance and integration.
  • Serve as technical authority to confirm system adherence to program SOW and requirements, proactively addressing risks.

Benefits

  • Health Plan.
  • Savings Plan.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Education Assistance.
  • Training and Development.
  • 9/80 Work Schedule where available.
  • Flexible benefits package tailored for individual and family needs.
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 Mission System's Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Staff CORE Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals and will require 100% on-site work.

What You'll get to Do:

As a senior member of the Foundational Systems Engineering Team, you will provide technical leadership to programs that transform concepts into fielded systems, driving cross discipline integration and balancing innovative and traditional implementations of systems thinking. You will lead major development efforts for sensors on current and next generation air and sea platforms for various programs.
  • Lead the application and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes to develop solutions that meet and anticipate customer requirements.
  • Own requirements management, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation, and ensure traceability across the system lifecycle.
  • Lead the preparation, execution, and closure of major system design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, PCAs, FCAs), including technical issue resolution and risk retirement.
  • Provide technical direction to cross functional product teams across multiple disciplines and domains to drive design compliance and integration.
  • Serve as the technical authority to ensure system compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements, identifying and resolving gaps and risks proactively.


This position is contingent on contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • Experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries.
  • Experience with system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation, functional decomposition, and interface control documentation.
  • Experience participating in major systems reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, etc.
  • Experience working through the systems engineering process.
  • Proficient with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
  • Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher with SAP Access and or SCI eligibility.
  • Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
  • Experience effectively communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers.
  • Experience supporting an agile development team.


Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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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88,000 employees
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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