Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$75,100.0 - $137,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Configuration Management Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Network Interface Controllers Python (Programming Language) SAP (Applications) Software Engineering Verification and Validation (Software) Scripting Software Verification
+1 more
Integration Tests

Job description

  • Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning and manage interface definition efforts.
  • Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
  • Support interface/communication with program, functional and subsystem leads.
  • Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
  • Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.
  • Solicit input from various stakeholders and team members to synthesize data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

We offer a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This position may be filled at either the Systems Engineer 2 OR Principal Systems Engineer 3 level.

Requirements

Applicable at the Systems Engineer (Level 2):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline.

Applicable at the Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a PH.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.

Applicable at Both Levels:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret or higher clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Experience with military aircraft or weapon system design and/or operation to include requirements verification and certification.
  • Experience interpreting, deriving, allocating, or managing technical requirements.
  • Experience with DOORS.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Cameo
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience with Python or other scripting language
  • Experience with requirement decomposition and traceability from System to Unit/Supplier Specifications
  • Experience with software development
  • Experience with HW/SW integration testing
  • Experience with Agile execution
  • Experience with managing suppliers with technical requirements and verification expectations
  • Experience with DOORS DXL and DOORS administration
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development for Aircraft Sustainment efforts.

Benefits & conditions

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $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.

About the company

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

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