Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Fault Management Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
The candidate must have experience in or an understanding of the definition, specification, application, and test of Automated Fault Management architecture, and experience in or an understanding of AFM test planning and execution is required. Additionally, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Support Autonomy and Fault Management (AFM) development
-Support Fault and Autonomy onboard response development
-Develop & execute per the development process for Stored Command Sequences
-Support development of payload fault management architecture
-Support development and execution of verification and validation tests to be used on software simulators, test beds, and to sell-off fault management requirements
-Support execution of AFM tests, approve test results and/or reports, and generate requirement verification reports
-Experience in or an understanding of AFM test in FSW (Flight Software), SVTB (Space Vehicle Test Bed), and AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) required
Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer – Fault Management:
-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience
-Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture
-Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding
-Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date OR
-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Fault Management:
-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience
-Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture
-Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding
-Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date OR
-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline
-Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
-Ability to work independently without appreciable direction
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Furthermore, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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
- Level 3: Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years OR Master's in STEM with 3+ years OR PhD in STEM with 1+ year of engineering experience
- Level 4: Bachelor's in STEM with 8+ years OR Master's in STEM with 6+ years OR PhD in STEM with 4+ years of engineering experience
- Experience or exposure to Systems Engineering for Autonomy and Fault Management architecture
- Experience or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background
- Experience in or understanding of AFM test planning and execution, including AFM test in FSW, SVTB, and AI&T
- Ability to develop and execute Stored Command Sequences per development process
- Active SCI access at time of application with SSBI completed within last 5 years OR active U.S. Government Top Secret with SSBI within last 5 years plus ability to obtain and maintain SCI
- Master's degree or above in STEM
- Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
- Ability to work independently without appreciable direction
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret with SSBI and active SCI access at time of application
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