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The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD values proactive, respectful, communicative, and authentic self-starters with a demonstrated ability to own their tasking and dependably deliver on commitments.
The Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test & Logistics (SEIT&L) Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Leads to join our team of dedicated and talented professionals.
In this position you will support complex, dynamic, maritime programs of national strategic importance. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art oceanic systems, providing exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies, including uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), undersea payloads, acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime-surface communication technologies, advanced algorithms, digital engineering, and more.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Lead multi-disciplined engineering teams from business capture through system design and then integration and test of highly complex technical systems
- Perform systems engineering task planning, support program scheduling, and perform Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Perform Risk Management and metric collection and reporting
- Manage customer deliverable generation and comment adjudication
- Manage staffing needs / requests
- Develop content, bring together associate contractor material, and present for reviews (including Systems Requirement Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (TRR), Consent to Ship Review (CSR))
- Oversee performance of the following functions: Requirements Development & Management (using DOORS, Cameo, or Excel), Interface Development & Management, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Development & Management, Integration & Test planning and execution, Verification & Validation
Though not required, experience with Navy customers and underwater/naval systems such as torpedoes, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc. is desired. Experience in anti-submarine warfare, seabed warfare, mine countermeasures, and Navy tactics would also be desirable. Multiple positions are available; assignments will be made based on the candidate’s qualifications.
Our diverse and passionate engineering team encourages collaboration and is committed to personal and technical growth. We are distinguished by our welcoming, dependable workplace culture that supports work-life balance, innovation, and STEM outreach; all of which have made our campus a great place to work for 60 years.
This is a full-time on-site position located in Annapolis, MD.
Multiple positions available. Offers will be made commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should consider applying, even with greater levels of experience compared to the qualifications noted below.
Qualifications
Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of (5) years of engineering experience, or a Master’s in a STEM field and a minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience
- Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain.
- Demonstrated experience in most of the following Systems Engineering processes, requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation.
- Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems “V” lifecycle model.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Principal Systems Engineer Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a STEM related field.
- Experience with design/development for maritime domain and technologies (including: torpedo's, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc.).
- Experience in naval warfare domains such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Mine-Warfare (MIW), Cyber Warfare, and/or other.
- Experience in establishing and applying Earned Value Management
- Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS.
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF).
- Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter).
- Proficiency executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include mentorship and working/interfacing with customers.
- Experience leading teams of systems engineers (e.g., as SEIT Lead).
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of (8) years of engineering experience, or a Master’s in a STEM field and a minimum of three (6) years of engineering experience, or a PhD in a STEM field and a minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience
- Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain.
- Demonstrated experience in most of the following Systems Engineering processes, requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation.
- Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems “V” lifecycle model.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Current Top Secret clearance, and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a STEM related field.
- Experience with design/development for maritime domain and technologies (including: torpedo's, towed vehicles, UUVs, ROVs, SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc.).
- Experience in naval warfare domains such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Mine-Warfare (MIW), Cyber Warfare, and/or other.
- Experience in establishing and applying Earned Value Management
- Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS.
- Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF).
- Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter).
- Proficiency executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include mentorship and working/interfacing with customers.
- Experience leading teams of systems engineers (e.g., as SEIT Lead).
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly
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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with at least 5 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of engineering experience for the Principal level.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with at least 8 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years, or a PhD with at least 4 years for the Senior Principal level.
- Experience with systems engineering processes including requirements development and management, system modeling, system architecture, interface traceability, integration and test, and verification and validation.
- Broad systems engineering experience across the systems V lifecycle model.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Current Top Secret security clearance and willingness to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
- Interest in working in the maritime surface and undersea domain.
- Advanced degree in a STEM-related field.
- Experience designing or developing maritime systems, including UUVs, ROVs, sonar, torpedoes, towed vehicles, submarine payloads, or underwater structures and cabling.
- Experience in naval warfare domains such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, mine warfare, or cyber warfare.
- Experience establishing and applying Earned Value Management.
- Proficiency with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
- Familiarity with SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF architecture frameworks and modeling languages.
- Proficiency with model-based tools such as Cameo, ModelCenter, or Siemens Teamcenter.
- Experience executing systems engineering functions within a digital ecosystem.
- Leadership experience, including mentoring and customer interaction.
- Experience leading systems engineering teams as a SEIT Lead or similar.
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