ICBM-S - Staff Systems Engineer - Sustaining Engineering - 17749*

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Clearfield, Utah is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to lead the IOSSP engineering team and deliver solutions for an ICBM program.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, engineering leadership experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with government and technical teams. Travel is expected, with a 9/80 schedule described in the ad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience; 10 years with a master’s degree; or 8 years with PhD
• US Citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance at time of application
• 6 years in an engineering lead or management role
• 3 years delivering formal briefings to senior leadership and acting as primary focal point to end user

Responsibilities

• Lead IOSSP engineering team in design, development and delivery of solutions meeting government requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure activities align with contract requirements
• Provide leadership for day-to-day tasking and coordinate with program manager, technical teams and government

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile Development

ICBM experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sustaining Engineering Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to join its team in Clearfield, Utah in support of the ICBM Operational Software Sustainment Program (IOSSP).

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.

What you will get to do

The Sustaining Engineering Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the ICBM Operational Software Sustainment Program (IOSSP) engineering team in the design, development, and delivery of solutions that meet government requirements. This involves overseeing the technical direction of the program, ensuring that engineering activities are aligned with contract requirements, and leading engineering resources. The candidate will work closely with program manager, technical teams, and government to identify and mitigate technical risks, develop solutions to complex technical problems, and ensure that all engineering activities are performed in accordance with industry standards and government regulations. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership, driving day‑to‑day tasking in support of customer needs. Occasional travel will be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience; 10 years of experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• 6 years of experience in an engineering lead or management role.
• 3 years of experience in delivering formal briefings/presentations to senior leadership and being primary focal point to end user

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include participating in root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated history leading and management of multi-functional teams.
• Ability to work with and develop as needed, network/electronic work instructions, safety policies and quality procedures
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Background and understanding in various tools and techniques associated with cost / schedule management (especially Earned Value Management).
• Experience in all stages of the engineering process from proposal and requirements analysis to verification testing and troubleshooting.
• Minuteman III ICBM experience, especially operational software
• Experience sustaining engineering data packages to include specifications, drawings, interface documents
• Experience sustaining long term service life systems through application of logistics practices including component performance monitoring, spares/resource monitoring, analytic forecasting, DMSMS, and alternate source/component replacement solutions
• Experience with applying hypervisors, cross-domain solutions, multi-level security systems, or modular open systems approach to integrated systems
• Experience with scripting and coding languages such as Python
• Experience with Agile Development
• Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integration
• Experience with complex system development on large programs

Benefits

• 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.

Salary & Work Schedule

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.

EEO Statement

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.