Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4

Northrop Grumman$98K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM; 5-8 years relevant experience dependent on level
  • Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
  • Experience in requirements and interface management
  • Familiarity with engineering tools like IBM Rational DOORS
  • Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBE/MBSE)
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop requirements, integration, and verification strategies for systems
  • Translate customer requirements into workable technical solutions
  • Conduct analyses to allocate requirements to hardware and software
  • Update specifications and maintain engineering documentation
  • Lead internal and external technical reviews and coordinate efforts
  • Create and refine MBE products such as behavioral models and use cases

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan options
  • Paid holidays and PTO for vacation and personal business
  • Potential for overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4 to join our team based out of Cape Canaveral, FL. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Systems Engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
  • Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability (tracing requirements to test plans/procedures/results)
  • Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.
  • Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.)
  • Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)


The qualified candidate will possess the following skills:
  • The ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking along with sound decision making and good judgments
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment


This requisition may be filled at a Level 3 or a Level 4 based on the qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 :
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years relevant work experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • First-hand experience with requirements and interface management
  • Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
  • Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
  • Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance


Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 6 years relevant work experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • First-hand experience with requirements and interface management
  • Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
  • Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
  • Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools
  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Systems Engineering
  • Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities
  • First hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools (MagicDraw and / or Cameo preferred)
  • Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers
  • Design and operational knowledge of navy programs
  • Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications
  • An active DOD Secret Clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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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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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