ICBM-S - Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer – Data Scientist

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401k

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer – Data Scientist (Level 2 or 3) to join its team in Clearfield, UT, supporting ICBM Sustainment’s assessment team. The role focuses on analyzing failure data, building data models, and delivering decision-focused visualizations.

The position offers a 9/80 schedule with competitive benefits and potential for overtime, bonuses, and long-term incentives depending on level and qualifications. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2+ years with Bachelor’s, or 0+ with a Master’s for Level 2.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• 1 year of hands-on data analytics, automation, or coding (e.g., Python, R).
• 1 year of experience with large, multi-source datasets.
• 1 year of experience designing data models for reports/visualizations.
• 1 year of experience with relational databases (SQL Server/Oracle) and ETL pipelines.
• 1 year of experience with data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Analyze failure and performance data across ICBM subsystems.
• Design and maintain data models, reports, and dashboards for program performance and health.
• Build and automate data pipelines from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define data requirements and visualizations.
• Participate in risk management of weapon system parts and subsystems.

Skills

Data analytics

Automation

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer – Data Scientist (Level 2 or Level 3) to join its team. This position is in Clearfield, UT in support of ICBM Sustainment’s assessment team.

What you will get to do:

• Analyze failure and performance data across ICBM subsystems.
• Design and maintain data models, reports, and dashboards that provide clear, actionable insight into program performance, risks, and ground systems health.
• Build and automate data pipelines that integrate information from multiple sources into consistent, high-quality views.
• Partner with program managers, engineers, and government stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver decision-focused visualizations.
• Participate and lead risk management of weapon system parts and subsystems.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• 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.

This position may be hired at the System Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Systems Engineer (level 2):

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, or 0 years of experience with master’s degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
• 1 year of hands‑on experience with data analytics, automation, or coding (e.g., Python, R, or similar).
• 1 year of experience working with large, complex, or multi‑source datasets.
• 1 year of experience designing, implementing, and using data models to create reports and visualizations for large data sets.
• 1 year of experience working with and designing relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and data pipelines / ETL processes.
• 1 year of experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

Principal Systems Engineer (level 3):

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 1 year of experience with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
• 3 years of hands‑on experience with data analytics, automation, or coding (e.g., Python, R, or similar).
• 3 years of experience working with large, complex, or multi‑source datasets.
• 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and using data models to create reports and visualizations for large data sets.
• 3 years of experience working with and designing relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and data pipelines / ETL processes.
• 3 years of experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

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.