Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Systems Engineer based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System is a revolutionary, network enabled command-and control system developed by Northrop Grumman that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner.
The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering lifecycle of missile/weapon system development program(s), system requirements, obsolescence notice, technical impact, risk, Engineering Analysis, Change Proposal, verification and Configuration Baselines. The candidate will have technical familiarity system level analysis, DoD program environments experience and familiarity with DOD standards They will have technical knowledge in one or more of the subsystems of missile/weapon system, e.g., RF/sensors, guidance, command & control systems.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with identifying and assessing obsolete, discontinued, or at-risk components
- Systems Engineer (Level 2): 2 years with bachelor’s degree in science, 0 Years with Masters
- Experience with Part/component lifecycle monitoring
- Familiar with Manufacturer and supplier research
- Familiar with Obsolescence forecasting
- Experience in SAFe Agile practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Requirements and Interface definition experience
- System analysis experience
- Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- JIRA and Confluence experience
- Cross-team collaboration experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office/Project
- Technical experience with IAMD
- Experience working across systems engineering, software, network, and test organizations
- Experience with configuration management, change management and cybersecurity requirements
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Skills Required
- Two years of systems engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in science, or zero years with a master's degree
- Experience identifying and assessing obsolete, discontinued, or at-risk components
- Experience with part and component lifecycle monitoring
- Manufacturer and supplier research experience
- Obsolescence forecasting experience
- Experience with SAFe Agile practices
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Requirements and interface definition experience
- Systems analysis experience
- Active Secret clearance
- JIRA and Confluence experience
- Cross-team collaboration experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Technical experience with integrated air and missile defense
- Experience working across systems engineering, software, network, and test organizations
- Experience with configuration management, change management, and cybersecurity requirements
- U.S. citizenship
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