Engineer Systems/Principal Engineer Systems-AHT

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to join the IBCS Team, bridging systems engineering, MBSE, and embedded software to define, develop, integrate, and verify embedded computing platforms for net-generation capabilities.

The role requires collaboration with software, hardware, cybersecurity, and program leadership to deliver digital engineering solutions and ensure robust system performance throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• MBSE experience and model-based design practices.
• Experience with systems architecture, requirements, interfaces, and traceability.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, integrate, and verify embedded computing platforms.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and program leadership.
• Apply MBSE to complex systems and perform system-level trade studies.

Skills

SysML knowledge

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree / PhD

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Git/GitLab

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Job Description:

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to join the IBCS Team supporting the development of mission-critical defense systems. This role bridges systems engineering, embedded software, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to define, develop, integrate, and verify embedded computing platforms that enable net-generation capabilities. The successful candidate(s) will collaborate across software, hardware, cybersecurity, specialty engineering, and program leadership to develop digital engineering solutions and ensure robust system performance throughout the system lifecycle.

This requisition may be filled based on qualifications as a level 2 or 3.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

• Experience developing and maintaining system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and traceability
• Engineer Systems (Level 2): 2 years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters;
• Familiarity with SysML or another system modeling language.
• Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler
• Ability to develop functional, logical and/or physical systems models
• Experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, verification and validation.
• Ability to analyze system-level impacts or requirements, architecture or design changes.
• Understanding of requirements management and configuration/change management
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active Secret Security Clearance to Start

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jira/Agile development environments
• Experience developing architecture and interface definitions
• Experience supporting customer requirements, system specifications, design reviews, and technical baseline development

Basic Qualificationsfor a level 3:

• Demonstrated experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to complex systems
• Principal Engineer Systems (Level 3): 5 years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with master’s or 1 years PHD
• Strong working knowledge of SysML and system modeling practices
• Experience developing and maintaining system architectures, functional/logical/physical models, interfaces and system behavior models.
• Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, traceability, verification and validation.
• Ability to perform system-level trade studies, architecture assessments and change-impact analyses.
• Experience supporting technical reviews, design reviews, requirement reviews, and customer technical engagements
• Ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into technical requirements and system architecture
• Active Secret Security Clearance to Start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital Engineering experience.
• Embedded Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) knowledge.
• Software development experience using C++, Python, or Java.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of software safety, reliability engineering, or specialty engineering disciplines.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense weapon systems or mission systems.
• Experience with infrastructure frameworks supporting embedded software development.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.