ICBM-S - Staff Systems Engineer - Sustaining Engineering - 17843

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) to lead the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) engineering team in designing, developing, and delivering government-compliant solutions.

The role requires strong leadership, effective briefings to senior leadership, and collaboration with program managers, technical teams, and government customers to identify risks, drive technical outcomes, and maintain standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years experience; or master's with 10 years; or PhD with 8 years.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance; Top Secret clearance possible later.
• 5+ years interfacing with cross-functional teams to define, implement, and manage metrics for data-driven decisions.
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining metrics across domains.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data and briefing executive leadership on program performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) engineering team in design, development, and delivery of solutions meeting government requirements.
• Oversee technical direction of the program and coordinate with program manager, technical teams, and government to mitigate risks and ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Briefings to senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in engineering

PhD

Tools

Earned Value Management

Cost/Schedule management tools

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Staff Systems Engineer (level 5)

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5).

Location

This position is in Clearfield, UT and will support ICBM – Sustainment.

Role Summary

The Staff Engineer Systems - Sustaining Engineering - is responsible for leading the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) 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.

Required for This Position

For this position, you will require: Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Experience in delivering formal briefings/presentations to senior leadership and being primary focal point to end user High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include participating in root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. 5 years of experience interfacing with cross-functional teams to define, implement, and manage metrics that enable data-driven decision-making and performance improvements across complex programs. 5 years of experience developing, implementing, and maintaining metrics consistency across domains. 5 years of experience analyzing data and preparing clear, concise reports and briefings for executive leadership on program performance.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in engineering or a related field Professional Engineer (PE) license Demonstrated history leading 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). Minuteman III ICBM experience Hardware integration experience working with cross-functional groups 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 Cyber security requirements and practices implementation Fundamental understanding of EMI/EMC and HERO provision in a system design Experience applying safety considerations in all aspects of program execution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Schedule and Salary

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.

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.

Additional Benefits and Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

US Citizenship Requirement

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

About Northrop Grumman

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.