Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Optical - Level 3/4

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Optical Engineering, plus 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with EO/IR Tracking Systems
  • Proficient in line of sight and performance analyses of optical payload systems
  • Familiarity with EO/IR Error Factors and budget allocation
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must possess an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

  • Generate and document system-level interceptor requirements and perform vehicle performance assessments
  • Create and manage changes to specifications and interface definition documents
  • Drive tasks to completion autonomously while mentoring others
  • Support risk management and trade study processes
  • Manage system design analyses, testing, and failure resolution
  • Participate in the development of analytical models for systems or subsystems
  • Facilitate technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
  • Annual bonuses based on contributions and company performance
  • Relocation assistance available
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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 3/4 to support the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, with focus in the Electro-Optical / Infrared Systems, located in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ

Job Summary and Responsibilities:
  • The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.
  • Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members.
  • The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.
  • Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.
  • Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.
  • Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.
  • Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.
  • Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.
  • Candidate will facilitate the development and execution of technical reviews for the program such as SRR, PDR, and CDR


This position may be offered at Level 3 or 4

Salary Systems Engineer - Level 3 $98,400 - $147,600

Salary Systems Engineer - Level 4 $122,800 - $184,200

Basic Qualifications

Systems Engineer - Level 3
  • Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.


Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Level 4 Requires
  • Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.


Common Basic Qualifications:
  • Systems Engineering Experience with EO/IR Tracking Systems
  • Can perform line of sight and other performance analyses of optical payload systems
  • Understanding of EO/IR Error Factors and allocation of EO/IR Error Budget
  • Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Strong oral and written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.
  • Willingness to work fast paced development programs
  • Ability to travel is required
  • Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME
  • Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution


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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.

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