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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
The selected candidate will join a team of diverse Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis (MS&A) engineers in the model Verification and Validation (V&V) and model governance team. This role will involve developing MBSE content, defining and updating documentation standards, reviewing V&V artifacts from external IPTs, and mentoring engineers. The role will require regular coordination between teams and expertise in supporting artifacts from creation to DoD acceptance. Candidate must have an in depth understanding of MBSE and the ability to coach and mentor others in the processes.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 1 years with PhD.
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Demonstrated technical expertise in MS&A areas to include V&V
- Experience developing V&V artifacts
- Experience developing MBSE content
- Proficiency in MBSE tools (Cameo, DOORs, CPLM, PLM, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Experience with complex requirement development and traceability
- Experience managing requirements in DOORS
- Experience executing and boarding Risks, Issues & Opportunities
- Experience guiding technical documents through review processes in a DoD environment
Position Benefits
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
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This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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 of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of experience, or 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD
- U.S. citizenship
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, with investigation completed within the last 6 years
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval
- Demonstrated technical expertise in Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis, including verification and validation
- Experience developing verification and validation artifacts
- Experience developing MBSE content
- Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo, DOORS, CPLM, PLM, or similar
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope
- Experience with complex requirements development and traceability
- Experience managing requirements in DOORS
- Experience executing and boarding risks, issues, and opportunities
- Experience guiding technical documents through review processes in a DoD environment
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