*This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Project Engineer with fundamental knowledge of Systems Engineering practices, system development life cycles and methodologies, insight into Operations and Maintenance (O/M) support.
- This position requires planning and execution of system engineering core functions including collaboration with IPTs, site personnel, customer, and development program counterparts in-support the O/M of the in-operational and forthcoming assets and baselines.
- SE is to perform Systems Integration in support of DT&E at both factory and at site locations.
- SEIT Installation Manager (IM) to lead a team supporting the site DT&E activities including scheduling, organizing & coordinating activities, and executing DT&E activities.
- Understand how the assigned tasks fit within the overall program operational objectives, have strong verbal/written communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team environment.
- Strong analytical capabilities with the interest in applying troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve problems.
- Develop and document technical standard operating processes and procedures as needed.
- Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
- SW/HW Discrepancy Reports.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR
- Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR
- PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience
- Previous SE experience across all levels of Systems Engineering discipline including development & maintenance of CONOPS, requirements and ICDs.
- Experience with systems integration, test and design/SW validation.
- Self-motivated and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with SEIT leadership & internal cross-functional IPTs.
- Experience with Systems Architecture development and maintenance to support system designs.
- Active SCI at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading system integration/test activities
- Strong understanding of design content and ability to analyze and provide recommended revisions on systems currently in operations.
- CAM experience/certification
- Experience with Linux system environment and software structures
- Proficiency with Database systems
- Proficient in tools such as Enovia, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, and other related System Engineering programs.
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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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 and 8 or more years of engineering experience
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years of engineering experience
- PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 or more years of engineering experience
- Systems engineering experience across development and maintenance of CONOPS, requirements, and ICDs
- Experience with systems integration, testing, and design/software validation
- Experience developing and maintaining systems architectures
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Experience leading system integration and test activities
- Ability to analyze operational system designs and recommend revisions
- CAM experience or certification
- Experience with Linux environments and software structures
- Proficiency with database systems
- Proficiency with Enovia, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, and related systems engineering tools
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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