Northrop Grumman

Systems Architect Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman$91K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM with relevant experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering processes
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering and SysML
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct trade studies for design decisions and architecture definition
  • Allocate and validate requirements for specification products
  • Support modeling and simulation tools for performance analysis
  • Lead technical management of space and ground systems integration
  • Leverage MBSE tools and methodologies for system models
  • Define and document system design, requirements, and operational concepts
  • Drive consistency and alignment across technical thread capabilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Educational Assistance for continued learning
  • Life Insurance for financial protection
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy
  • Health & Wellness Resources for employee well-being
  • Flexible work schedules including a unique 9/80 arrangement.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Architect Engineer 6 Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

This role is for a System Architect who will operate within a study, capture, or program execution effort and focus on driving consistency and alignment across technical thread capabilities to define a complete architecture solution.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Conducting trade studies to evaluate design decisions and defining the resulting architecture.

-Allocating and validating requirements to develop specification products.

-This role will support modeling and simulation tools for performance analysis and evaluation of thread capabilities.

-It will also require technical leadership for managing space and ground systems integration.

-Several efforts embrace a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach in which case the responsibilities extend to leveraging MBSE tools, methodologies, and workflows to develop, maintain, and validate system models as the technical baseline for the effort.

-This role supports the Systems Engineering team to define and document the system design, requirements, interfaces, and mission/operational concept within the MBSE tool suite.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer 6 Level 2:

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

-Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidates maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

-Understanding of Systems Engineering processes including architecture and requirements development and interface definition

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer 6 Level 3:

-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience

-Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date, and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidates maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

-Understanding of Systems Engineering processes including architecture and requirements development and interface definition

Preferred Qualifications:

-Understanding and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architect, and SysML modeling (or equivalent)

-Understanding and experience with modeling and simulation approaches and tools

-Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

-Strong communication and time management skills

-Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills

-Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules:for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 candidates 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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