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The Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking highly motivated talent to join a team at the forefront of next-generation hypersonic capabilities. Our team focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. We operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where innovative concepts are matured quickly into credible, testable solutions that address our nation’s most demanding strategic deterrence needs. This position will be located in Roy, Utah. This position is contingent upon funding.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Define and generate software functional requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification test plans that enable the program’s software teams to develop high integrity code.
Work closely with subsystem leads (mechanical, electrical, and software) to capture cross domain interfaces and ensure consistency across the integrated system.
Develop verification matrices and automated test procedures to validate that software functions meet system level requirements and safety critical standards.
Lead requirements traceability using tools such as IBM?DOORS or CAMEO.
Participate in design, peer review, and configuration management activities in accordance with Northrop Grumman engineering processes (CMMI, DO178C, MISRAC).
Coordinate lab based demonstrations and hardware in the loop (HWIL) testing to verify software hardware integration.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in requirements engineering, interface management, and verification planning.
Basic Qualifications:
Typical Minimum Education or Experience
• T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD"Define and generate software functional requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification test plans that enable the program’s software teams to develop highintegrity code.
Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Work closely with subsystem leads (mechanical, electrical, and software) to capture cross domain interfaces and ensure consistency across the integrated system.
Develop verification matrices and automated test procedures to validate that software functions meet systemlevel requirements and safetycritical standards.
Lead requirements traceability using tools such as IBM?DOORS or CAMEO.
Participate in design, peerreview, and configurationmanagement activities in accordance with Northrop Grumman engineering processes (CMMI, DO178C, MISRAC).
Coordinate labbased demonstrations and hardwareintheloop (HWIL) testing to verify softwarehardware integration.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in requirements engineering, interface management, and verification planning.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a software engineer (development of embedded firmware or application code).
Experience on integrated system software projects where subsystems are delivered by multiple vendors or internal teams.
Direct exposure to nuclear surety or nuclear safety programs and related standards.
Familiarity with model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, IBM?Rhapsody, Cameo).
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent certification.
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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
- 8 years experience with Bachelor (6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD)
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, investigation within last 6 years
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- Define and generate software functional requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and verification test plans
- Lead requirements traceability using tools such as IBM DOORS or CAMEO
- Participate in design, peer review, and configuration management per CMMI, DO-178C, and MISRA C
- Coordinate lab-based demonstrations and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing for software-hardware integration
- Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in requirements engineering and verification planning
- Prior experience as a software engineer (embedded firmware or application code)
- Experience on integrated system software projects with subsystems delivered by multiple vendors or teams
- Direct exposure to nuclear surety or nuclear safety programs and related standards
- Familiarity with MBSE tools (SysML, IBM Rhapsody, Cameo)
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent certification
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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