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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) with mechanical engineering experience to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. 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.
What you will get to do:
The qualified candidate will report to the PLT Mechanical Design Integration lead and is responsible for artifact development for all PLT interfaces.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
- Development of full vehicle installation models
- Development of Interface Control Models
- Configuration management of Support Equipment
- Ownership and upkeep of the PLT drawing tree and modeling tree
- Interfacing with other IPTs to develop interface requirements and ConOps
- Support development of mass properties analysis and documentation
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 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 position may be hired at the System Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Systems Engineer (level 2): Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, or 0 years of experience with master’s degree
- Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- 1 year of experience with systems or mechanical design
- 1 year of experience using CAD software
- Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 1 year of experience with PhD
- Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- 3 years of experience with systems or mechanical design
- 3 years of experience using CAD software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Siemens CPLM
- Experience with “clean-sheet” new design.
- A current active US Government DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Experience with product data management systems
- Experience with Interface Product Development (ICDs, etc.)
- Experience with mass properties analysis and management
- Experience with conops development
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary 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’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 0 years of experience for Systems Engineer Level 2
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of experience, master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD and 1 year of experience for Principal Systems Engineer Level 3
- U.S. citizenship
- Active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Ability to successfully pass screening for enhanced security clearances
- At least 1 year of systems or mechanical design experience for Level 2
- At least 3 years of systems or mechanical design experience for Level 3
- At least 1 year of CAD software experience for Level 2
- At least 3 years of CAD software experience for Level 3
- Experience with Siemens CPLM
- Experience with clean-sheet new design
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with product data management systems
- Experience with interface product development and interface control documents
- Experience with mass-properties analysis and management
- Experience with concepts of operations development
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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.
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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.
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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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