Sentinel - Staff Engineer Systems - 18060

Posted 23 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
153K-229K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead systems-of-systems integration and test activities for the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Drive engineering processes, develop requirements and interface documents, plan integration tests, identify and mitigate risks, coordinate across stakeholders, mentor teams, and support verification/validation and program milestone events.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to work with our Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) Business Unit and be a contributing member of the System Integration and Sustainment (SIS) Enterprise Systems Integration team. This multi-tiered and multi-disciplined team assesses external interfaces and mission scenario operational threads across the Weapon System (WS). The team serves as system integrators to facilitate systems of systems interoperability and joint systems integration in partnership with customer counterparts and other key stakeholders across the enterprise. This position may be located either in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.

What You'll Get to Do:
The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment. Candidates for this position must be able to understand the intent of WS integration at the highest levels and drive engineering processes & analyses to prove successful design integration and analyze for potential gaps. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership and foundational systems engineering skills to drive process and technical gap resolution of interface and requirement design solutions to achieve program and contract objectives. Demonstrated ability to foster diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating and leading Engineering teams.

This role will have the following responsibilities:

  • Lead Integration activities in support of systems-of-systems integration which may include integration test planning, problem identification and reporting, integration event execution, coordination with multiple stakeholders to facilitate effective and efficient communication 

  • Demonstrate leadership principles – Integrity, respect, organizational, communication, etc.

  • Be proficient in the development of key system engineering artifacts such as requirement specifications and interface definition documents    

  • Ensure appropriate coordination between SEIT and other integration teams

  • Participate in technical planning, verification and validation development, cost and risk considerations, and requirements analyses for integrated systems

  • Identify risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design, systems, or analysis factors.

  • Collaborate and communicate with multi-functional teams and all collaborators

  • Provide guidance and mentoring to teams during project execution

  • Work independently with minimum supervision, positive demeanor and highest ethics

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
  • US Citizenship with an active US Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Programs  (SAP) clearance.
  • 10+ years Experience with Agile and working in a cross-functional Scrum teams.
  • 10+ years Experience with Product Owner and Product Manager core responsibilities
  • 4+ years experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems
  • 2+ years experience on large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering program milestone events (e.g., PDR, CDR)
  • Customer-focused mindset with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner. 
  • Experience supporting DoD contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems-of-systems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Experience executing and boarding Risks, Issues & Opportunities 
  • Teamcenter/CPLM experience 
  • Continuous Process Improvement experience 
  • Experience with Agile 
  • Experience in creating, updating, and maintaining Model-Based Systems Engineering products
  • Experience collaborating with multiple functional groups, subcontracts, and government customer representatives
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently

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  

  

This positions 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.  

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The 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 12 years of experience; or Master's with 10 years; or PhD with 8 years
  • U.S. Citizenship with an active US Government Secret Clearance (investigation within last 6 years)
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance
  • 10+ years experience with Agile and working in cross-functional Scrum teams
  • 10+ years experience with Product Owner and Product Manager core responsibilities
  • 4+ years experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems
  • 2+ years experience on large scale/complex system development across multiple phases (prelim design, detailed design, integration and test, verification, transition to production)
  • Experience with Systems Engineering program milestone events (e.g., PDR, CDR)
  • Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations
  • Experience supporting DoD contracts and/or large supplier management
  • Strong understanding of complex engineering systems, configuration management, process control, tooling, facilities, software (preferred)
  • Experience executing and boarding Risks, Issues & Opportunities (preferred)
  • Teamcenter/CPLM experience (preferred)
  • Continuous Process Improvement experience (preferred)
  • Experience creating, updating, and maintaining Model-Based Systems Engineering products (preferred)
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and collaborating with functional groups, subcontracts, and government representatives (preferred)

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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