Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a SEIT CAM Systems Engineer Level 3/4 to support our SiAW missile program with our talented Advanced Weapons team. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA.
The ideal SEIT CAM Systems Engineer will have experience across the systems engineering lifecycle of missile/weapon system development programs and will have owned cost, schedule, and technical scope as a Control Account Manager (CAM). This candidate will be proficient in Earned Value Management (EVMS), including baseline planning, variance analysis, EAC development, and recovery planning for assigned SEIT control accounts. They will work directly with the SEIT IPT, Program Execution Manager, and leads to ensure that subsystem design, development, integration, and verification activities are accurately planned, resourced, and executed to the CAM plan, with clear, data-driven reporting of technical and programmatic status to maintain the program on budget and on schedule.
Relocation assistance, although not guaranteed, may be available.
Responsibilities: In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for (but not be limited to):
- Supporting the Lead Systems Engineer and SEIT leadership in planning and executing SEIT scope for assigned control accounts.
- Serving as CAM for SEIT scope, owning technical content, cost, and schedule, and executing to EVMS processes.
- Developing and maintaining CAM plans, including scope definition, resource-loaded schedules, baselines, and change control; monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
- Supporting system requirements development, architecture/design, integration, test, and verification for missile/weapon subsystems.
- Preparing and presenting SEIT and CAM/EVMS status, risks, and mitigation plans to Program Management, Business Management, and the customer, including inputs to reviews and proposals.
- Coordinating with subcontractors and IPTs to ensure technical execution and EVMS performance remain on plan.
Basic qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer are:
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of (5) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of (3) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities.
- Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) experience using an Earned Value Management System (EVMS), including baseline planning, cost/schedule tracking, variance analysis, and development of recovery plans for engineering scope.
- Hands on experience planning and executing systems engineering activities (requirements, architecture, integration, test, and verification) within an EVMS environment, ensuring alignment of technical scope with cost and schedule baselines.
- Theoretical knowledge of the Systems Engineering V Model and hands on experience executing the systems engineering workflow.
- Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years.
Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer are:
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of (8) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of (6) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities.
- Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) experience using an Earned Value Management System (EVMS), including baseline planning, cost/schedule tracking, variance analysis, and development of recovery plans for engineering scope.
- Hands on experience planning and executing systems engineering activities (requirements, architecture, integration, test, and verification) within an EVMS environment, ensuring alignment of technical scope with cost and schedule baselines.
- Theoretical knowledge of the Systems Engineering V Model and hands on experience executing the systems engineering workflow.
- Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in multiple missile technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms).
- Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber)
- Experience in multiple missile technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms).
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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
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline and at least 5 years of systems engineering experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of experience.
- Control Account Manager experience using EVMS, including baseline planning, cost and schedule tracking, variance analysis, and recovery planning.
- Hands-on experience planning and executing systems engineering activities, including requirements, architecture, integration, test, and verification, within an EVMS environment.
- Theoretical knowledge of the Systems Engineering V-Model and hands-on systems engineering workflow experience.
- For the senior principal level: bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of systems engineering experience, or master's degree and at least 6 years of experience.
- Current U.S. Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past five years.
- U.S. citizenship for positions requiring government clearance.
- Experience with multiple missile technologies, such as sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, or platforms.
- Technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas, including air, land, sea, space, or cyber.
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