Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman$79K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of professional experience or a Master's with no professional experience (Level 2)
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of related experience or a Master's with 3 years or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
  • Experience with launch vehicle design, testing, or operations
  • Familiarity with systems engineering for system safety
  • Knowledge of relevant safety standards (FAA, RCC-319, MIL-STD-882)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Must be capable of obtaining a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement safety requirements with a small team
  • Conduct safety analyses and verify launch vehicle requirements
  • Understand the mission scope including all components and systems
  • Interact with internal/external customers on safety topics
  • Support design and development for safety and mission success
  • Analyze designs for compliance with safety requirements
  • Perform audits and participate in accident investigations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance and life/disability coverage
  • Savings plan and paid time off (PTO)
  • Eligibility for overtime, bonuses, and long-term incentives.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer Level 2/ 3 to join the System Safety

Engineering team within the Launch Systems business unit located in Chandler, AZ.

Be part of a team dedicated to keeping complex systems safe to manufacture, test, and operate. You will define and evaluate safety requirements, ensure implementation of critical safety features, and communicate with colleagues, customers, users, and other stakeholders whose lives are on the line in using these systems!

In this job you will:
  • Work with a small team of System Safety engineers in defining, implementing, and verifying System Safety requirements to ensure that the inherent risks are mitigated.
  • Apply the systems engineering process to define and verify launch vehicle and ground support equipment requirements to ensure safe operations and conduct system safety analyses to architect and implement a safe and robust system.
  • Understand the entire mission, including the launch vehicle, payload, ground support equipment, range infrastructure, and safety interfaces.
  • Understand how the different components, subsystems, systems, and integrated launch vehicle function and interact, with a focus on System Safety.
  • Interact with key internal and external customers and partners regarding system safety topics.
  • Support launch vehicle design and development to ensure that customer and internal goals for safety, mission success, and performance are met.
  • Analyze and explain launch vehicle designs to external customers to explain how applicable safety requirements for design, build, and test are met.
  • Interface with customer safety and launch integration personnel and support ground operations and launch mission working groups as requested.
  • Analyze integration and test processes to demonstrate customer and internal requirements are met for both safety and mission success, whether at the various launch sites or at our facilities in Chandler, AZ.
  • Review product systems associated with support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.
  • Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Develop safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
  • Perform audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
  • Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions.
  • Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program.


This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period 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 position may be filled at level 2 or level 3

Salary - Level 2: $79,300 - $118,900

Salary - Level 3: $98,400 - $147,600

Basic Qualifications - Level 2
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree no professional experience
  • Experience with launch vehicle or similar system design, testing, or mission operations
  • Exposure to the systems engineering discipline and its application for system safety
  • Awareness of FAA, RCC-319, RCC-324, SSCMAN 91-710, and/or MIL-STD-882
  • Experience managing deadlines, scheduling work, reporting cost expenditure
  • Applicants must be a current U.S. Citizen
  • Must be capable of obtaining DoD Secret Security Clearance


Basic Qualifications - Level 3
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Must be capable of obtaining DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in team environments.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and reach decision milestones
  • Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience in CAMEO
  • Experience with tailoring and implementing FAA, RCC-319, RCC-324, SSCMAN 91-710, and/or MIL-STD-882
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or higher


Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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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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Size
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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