Northrop Grumman

Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$144K — $217K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 12 years of experience, or Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years in relevant roles.
  • Experience with avionics systems integration.
  • Familiarity with USAF platforms and customer requirements.
  • Expertise in HW/SW integration testing.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
  • Capacity to secure Special Access Program clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with Program Managers, customers, and stakeholders to develop solutions.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams on system design and aircraft layouts.
  • Develop, verify, and validate requirements and manage interface definitions.
  • Identify technical issues and collaborate on solutions with stakeholders.
  • Represent engineering on-site at Whiteman Air Force Base.
  • Conduct product support analyses and plan technical solutions.
  • Document requirements, interface controls, and technical reports.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan and company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a StaffSystems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Interface with Program Managers, SPO Customers, and Operational/Maintenance stakeholders on solution development
  • Coordinate with Avionics and Vehicle engineering teams on system design and aircraft layout concepts.
  • Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning and manage interface definition efforts.
  • Identify issues with technical approaches and collaborate with all stakeholders in solution development.
  • Provide on-site engineering representation at Whiteman Air Force Base.
  • Provide product support and maintainability analysis and forward planning technical solutions.
  • Document key requirements, interface control documents, and technical reports.
  • Ensure implementation of requirements aligns with operational and maintenance stakeholder intent.

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience.
  • Experience with avionics systems integration.
  • Experience with USAF customer and platforms (aircraft).
  • Experience with HW/SW integration testing.
  • Must have the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
  • Active Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Experience with avionics integration on the B-2 platform.
  • Experience with software development.
  • Experience with cryptographic systems.
  • Experience in Weapons Certification.
  • Experience working with industry partners/suppliers.
  • Experience with ground support systems.
  • Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development, build, and operations.
  • Experience leading technical teams (technicians or engineers).

Primary Level Salary Range: $144,900.00 - $217,300.00

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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