Engineer Systems/Principal Engineer Systems-AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer to join the IBCS Team, bridging systems engineering, embedded software, and MBSE to define and verify embedded computing platforms. You will collaborate across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and leadership to develop digital solutions throughout the system lifecycle.

The role involves architecture development, requirements analysis, and customer engagements, with eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience applying MBSE to complex systems and defining architectures.
• Ability to develop and maintain system architectures, interfaces and traceability.
• Strong knowledge of SysML and system modeling practices.
• Experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, and validation.
• Active Secret Security Clearance to Start.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and verify embedded computing platforms using MBSE.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, cybersecurity, and program leadership.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and system architectures.

Skills

Digital Engineering

Embedded Linux/RTOS

C++

Python

Java

CI/CD pipelines

MBSE

SysML

DoD weapon systems experience

Cameo Systems Modeler

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master’s degree or PhD considered

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Jira

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


• Engineers 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 Qualifications for 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.

Salary Information

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Application Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Overview

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.