Launch Systems Integration Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Launch Systems Integration Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to support space vehicle integration activities and interface control with customers and providers. The role requires active U.S.

SCI access and a TS clearance, and offers challenging programs with potential for OT and bonuses. You'll develop and coordinate analysis plans, manage interface requirements, and help lead mission integration with launch service

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications – Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of engineering experience; Master’s with 3+; PhD with 1+; active SCI access at time of application; active TS clearance needed.
• Basic Qualifications – Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years; Master’s with 6+; PhD with 4+; active SCI access; active TS clearance; ability to obtain/maintain SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate integrated analysis plans such as coupled load cycles and integrated thermal analyses.
• Perform integrated analyses with the launch services provider(s).
• Develop the mission interface control documents with providers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and manage interface requirements documents and traceability matrices.
• Support verification of the mission interface control documents with providers.
• Develop metrics, report on requirements maturity and verification burndown, and prepare inputs for launch readiness reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Launch systems integration

Communication skills

Requirements management

Analytical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Jira

DOORS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Launch Systems Integration Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting launch vehicle integration activities by developing and maturing space vehicle to launch vehicle interface requirements in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Early Integration Studies (EIS) with launch service providers, and supporting mission integration activities with the assigned launch service provider for the successful integration and launch of the space vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating integrated analysis plans such as coupled load cycles and integrated thermal analyses
• Performing integrated analyses with the launch services provider(s)
• Developing the mission interface control document(s) with the launch service provider(s), customer(s), and internal stakeholder(s)
• Developing and managing interface requirements document(s) to interface control document(s) and traceability matrices
• Supporting verification of the mission interface control document(s) with the launch service provider(s)
• Additionally, the LSI Systems Engineer will develop and manage metrics; report on mission interface control document(s), requirements maturity, and verification burndown; and prepare inputs for launch readiness reviews.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience
• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience
• PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience
• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience
• PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Launch Systems Integration processes
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes
• Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, DOORS
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Additionally, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.