Northrop Grumman

Systems/Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$91K — $137K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in STEM field with specified years of experience required for both Systems and Principal levels
  • Embedded software test development experience
  • Experience in Airborne Electronic Attack systems
  • Proficient with requirements management databases like DOORS
  • Experience in developing software test plans and directing testing activities
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence)
  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Support software coding and perform integration, regression, and verification testing for EW systems
  • Develop complex test procedures to confirm subsystem-level requirements
  • Analyze system designs and assist in subsystem requirements development
  • Identify software issues and provide technical resolutions after investigations
  • Collaborate as a part of an Agile team
  • Engage with customers and multidisciplinary teams from different internal sites
  • Contribute to peer and milestone reviews, as well as technical meetings

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Our team is looking for a System Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's EA-18G Growler Block I and Growler Block II Programs by supporting software integration testing and systems engineering of the EA-18G's Airborne Electronic Attack Subsystems. The ideal System Engineer will have a system engineering background to include experience with Electronic Attack and experience working with software requirements (including developing and executing test plans to verify software requirements). We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that enjoys leading teams, learning complex systems, and solving problems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex electronic warfare systems alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an individual that is passionate, driven, a self-starter, and goal oriented. All tasking will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and our Northrop Grumman Camarillo, CA office.

What you'll get to do:
  • Support software coding and development by performing software integration, regression, and verification testing for an EW system
  • Develop complex test procedures to verify subsystem level requirements
  • Analyze system designs and participate in subsystem requirements development
  • Identify software problems, support follow-on investigations, and provide technical solutions
  • Work as part of an Agile team
  • Collaborate with our customer, internal NGC sites, and other technical disciplines
  • Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings


This position can be filled at the Systems or Principal System level based on the requirements below:

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:
  • BS in STEM related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS in STEM related field
  • Embedded software test development experience
  • Experience in Airborne Electronic Attack
  • Experience with requirements management databases (e.g., DOORS)
  • Experience in developing software test plans and directing testing activities
  • Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
  • US Citizen
  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to work onsite fulltime


Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:
  • BS in STEM related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or MS in STEM related field and 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Embedded software test development experience
  • Experience in Airborne Electronic Attack
  • Experience with requirements management databases (e.g., DOORS)
  • Experience in developing software test plans and directing testing activities
  • Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence)
  • U.S. citizen
  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to work onsite fulltime


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in EW
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of US Navy electronic warfare systems
  • Able to demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in the area of Systems Engineering
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills


This position is contingent upon clearance.

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 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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