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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work with Design, Integrated Logistics Support, Specialty Engineering, and project management in development of Support Equipment for mission operational system on the Sentinel program to apply concepts and practices to Support Equipment
- Execute system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for Support Equipment
- Integrate design and systems engineering across multiple teams and products to ensure the supportability and maintainability of a complex system-of-systems
- Perform analyses at all levels of product lifecycle to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
- Execute the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements as applicable to support equipment and total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into support equipment specifications using DOORS.
- Develops Architectural framework products using CAMEO MBSE product toolsets.
- Ensure support equipment requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the Sentinel program.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 1 year of related experience
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and SAP approval
- Requires 1 year experience with Requirements Management Tools (DOORS, for example)
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of System Engineering (SE) process, including SE experience across multiple levels of integration
- Experience with the following tools: CAMEO, DOORS, Confluence, and JIRA
- Understands Support Equipment and uses, i.e., Peculiar (PSE) and Common (CSE) Support Equipment
- Experience with large scale aerospace/defense projects
- Experience leading technical Test team for a defense project(s)
- Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
- Hard working, motivated, and independent worker
- Excellent communication skills and people skills
- Excellent critical thinking and personal organizational skills
Position Benefits
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 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: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00The 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 a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree and 1 year of related experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and SAP approval
- At least 1 year of experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS
- Understanding of systems engineering processes across multiple levels of integration
- Experience with CAMEO, DOORS, Confluence, and JIRA
- Understanding and use of Peculiar and Common Support Equipment
- Experience with large-scale aerospace or defense projects
- Experience leading technical test teams for defense projects
- Aerospace or defense industry experience
- Strong communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills
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