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Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for 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, UT.
As a PRS Systems Engineer the primary job responsibilities are the following:
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.
- Decompose parent level requirements into lower-level requirements as appropriate, based upon service life, use case, and CONOPS.
- “Own” the environments for equipment; add derived environmental figures/tables when analyses are performed to the appropriate Environmental Criteria Document
- Review internal and external vendor performance specifications and verification methodology
- Support internal and external (vendor) Design Reviews
- Supporting System Test engineers develop their test procedures to ensure correct requirements interpretation and verification
- Review COTS to ensure meeting environmental requirements; identify deficiencies and recommend delta qual testing to verify compliance
- Participating in Test Plan, Procedure, and Report peer reviews
- Witness testing as the Cognizant Environments Engineer
- Review Workmanship or Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) procedures; approve vibration and thermal cycle surveys
- Support MRB/FRB as predicated during testing and screening events
- Develop and review requirements, verification methods, descriptions, plans, and architecture
- Participating in investigation of early issues and findings to understand if requirements are impacted, and to support criticality adjudication
- Coordinating with REs and System Test to ensure integrated functions are ready for the test team to formally verify.
- Interface with vendors and customers
Basic Qualifications:
- 8 Years with Bachelors in STEM; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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
- Minimum 3 years of experience with MBSE tools
- Minimum 4 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification)
- Minimum 1 year experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML
- Minimum 1 year experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers.
- Minimum 1 year experience in requirement verification planning
- Experience developing environmental qualification test plans and procedures for complex aerospace/defense systems
- Experience overseeing environmental test setup and execution to ensure compliance with program requirements
- Experience coordinating with internal and/or external test laboratories to define, set up, and oversee environmental test campaigns for electronic/mechanical hardware.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred degrees include (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering).
- 3 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems
- 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas:
- Requirements Management: MBSE, Functional Block Diagrams, Specification Trees
- Systems and end item requirements validation and verification
- Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies
- General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Environmental, Parts and Logistics, etc
- Experience with CDRL development for customer review.
- Experience executing System Milestone efforts such as: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
- Active SAP clearance
- Familiarity with laboratory testing: Experience with climatic, vibration, mechanical/ pyroshock testing; understanding underlying principles, sensor placements and importance.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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 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.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of experience, or master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval
- At least 3 years of experience with MBSE tools
- At least 4 years of experience with core systems engineering, including requirements, architecture, interfaces, or verification
- At least 1 year of experience with DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, or SysML
- At least 1 year of experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers
- At least 1 year of experience in requirements verification planning
- Experience developing environmental qualification test plans and procedures for complex aerospace or defense systems
- Experience overseeing environmental test setup and execution for program compliance
- Experience coordinating with internal or external test laboratories for electronic or mechanical hardware environmental test campaigns
- Degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
- Three years of experience with ICBM weapon systems
- Three years of systems engineering experience in requirements management, validation, verification, design, architecture, integration, N2 analysis, or trade studies
- Knowledge of safety, nuclear hardness, nuclear surety, materials science, environmental, parts, or logistics engineering
- Experience developing CDRLs for customer review
- Experience executing system milestones such as SRR, PDR, and CDR
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
- Active SAP clearance
- Experience with climatic, vibration, mechanical, or pyroshock laboratory testing
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