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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Systems Engineer for the Payload Re-entry System (PRS) for the Sentinel Program, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, Utah.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
As a PRS Systems Engineer, the primary job responsibilities are as follows:
Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures
Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for mechanical, electrical and integrated systems
Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function
Interface with United States Air Force Customer
Basic Qualifications
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government 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 and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related experience; 6 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 4 year experience with a PhD
Minimum 3 years of experience with DOORS
Minimum 3 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification)
Minimum 3 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule with proven results
Strong understanding of the SE process, including SE experience across multiple levels of integration
Demonstrated experience interfacing with suppliers and/or government customers
Requirement verification and validation experience, including generating test plans and procedures
Experience with Analog and Digital Signals in Electronic Systems
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred degrees include (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering)
4 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems
6 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas:
o Requirements Management
o Systems and end item requirements validation and verification
o Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies
o General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Environmental Qualification, Parts and Logistics, etcExperience managing interfaces and communication protocols
Experience with CDRL development for customer review
Experience executing System Milestone efforts such as: ARR, PDR, CDR, etc.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
Active SAP clearance
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
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
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: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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
- U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance current and within scope (investigation within last 6 years).
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 8 years related experience (6 years with MS; 4 years with PhD).
- Minimum 3 years of experience with DOORS.
- Minimum 3 years of Core Systems Engineering experience (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification).
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading a project and driving performance against schedule.
- Strong understanding of the systems engineering process across multiple levels of integration.
- Experience interfacing with suppliers and/or government customers.
- Requirement verification and validation experience, including generating test plans and procedures.
- Experience with analog and digital signals in electronic systems.
- Preferred degree backgrounds: Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering.
- Experience (4 years) with ICBM weapon systems.
- ~6 years experience in systems engineering areas: requirements management, validation/verification, design, architecture, integration, N2 analysis, and trade studies.
- Experience managing interfaces and communication protocols.
- Experience with CDRL development for customer review.
- Experience executing system milestone efforts (ARR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Active SAP clearance.
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