GSSC - Staff Engineer Systems - 19426

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Clearfield, UT, USA
In-Office
153K-229K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead systems engineering and test activities for ICBM sustainment: develop/update Technical Orders, integrate weapon-system functions, estimate SEIT labor, plan OU-level engineering training, mitigate technical risks, and support sustainment engineering and procedures. Requires occasional travel and coordination with leadership and technical teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Clearfield, UT to support ICBM Sustainment.  

What you will get to do:

The selected Staff Engineer Systems will be a part of the Systems Engineering and Test team working on the Ground Subsystem Support Contract. The candidate’s responsibilities will include the following: developing and updating Technical Orders; integrating; serving as a subject matter expert with respect to Weapon System function and classification; contributing to Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) labor estimates; and planning weekly OU-level engineering trainings related to weapon system characteristics and specialty engineering domains. The candidate will work with program leadership and technical teams develop solutions to complex technical problems, identify and mitigate technical risks, and ensure that engineering activities are performed in accordance with industry standards and government regulations. Occasional travel will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. 
  • Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. 
  • 2 years of MMIII ICBM experience
  • 2 years of experience with specialty engineering such as Interfaces, Nuclear Surety, Requirements and Training
  • 2 years of experience modifying or developing technical procedures for hardware and software in support of USAF sustainment and maintenance projects
  • 2 years of experience leading small teams consisting of multi-disciplined systems engineering
  • 2 years of experience supporting labor estimate development for small program efforts

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in engineering or a related field
  • Support engineering with TO baseline using an active TODO account and other information resources for military standard
  • Experience leading labor estimate development for medium to large labor estimate efforts
  • Experience coordinating, preparing for, and conducting peer training on Technical Order and other Systems Engineering subjects.
  • Experience as a Systems Integrator
  • Experience in all stages of the engineering process from proposal and requirements analysis to verification testing and troubleshooting.
  • Experience sustaining engineering data packages to include specifications, drawings, interface documents
  • Experience sustaining long term service life systems through application of logistics practices including component performance monitoring, spares/resource monitoring, analytic forecasting, DMSMS, and alternate source/component replacement solutions
  • Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present detailed technical information to senior leadership and external customers
  • Must have proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in technical problem solving, to include participating in root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience; or Master's with 10 years; or PhD with 8 years
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance (current and within scope, investigation within last 6 years)
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period
  • 2 years of MMIII ICBM experience
  • 2 years experience with specialty engineering (Interfaces, Nuclear Surety, Requirements, Training)
  • 2 years modifying or developing technical procedures for hardware and software in support of USAF sustainment and maintenance projects
  • 2 years leading small teams of multi-disciplined systems engineering
  • 2 years supporting labor estimate development for small program efforts
  • Master's degree in engineering or a related field
  • Support engineering with TO baseline using an active TODO account and other military information resources
  • Experience leading labor estimate development for medium to large efforts
  • Experience coordinating and conducting peer training on Technical Order and Systems Engineering subjects
  • Experience as a Systems Integrator
  • Experience across engineering lifecycle from proposal and requirements analysis to verification testing and troubleshooting
  • Experience sustaining engineering data packages (specifications, drawings, interface documents)
  • Experience sustaining long-term service life systems using logistics practices including component performance monitoring, spares/resource monitoring, analytic forecasting, DMSMS, and alternate source/component replacement
  • Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present technical information to senior leadership and external customers
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Proficiency in technical problem solving including root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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