Principal/Sr Principal SEIT Systems Engineer (OX1168 & 1169) - R10193471-3

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer to lead innovative projects in microelectronics design. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies that impact global security. You'll be part of a team that values intellectual curiosity and creativity, driving advancements in energy-efficient computing systems. With a focus on collaboration and technical excellence, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Development Lifecycle required.
• Experience in leading engineering activities and managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support core functions of the project team.
• Manage technical integration throughout the product teams.

Skills

Systems Development Lifecycle

Risk Management

Technical Integration

Trade Studies

Functional Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML)

CAMEO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis,the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions. Microelectronics | Northrop Grumman

One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. MDA is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer with demonstrated ability to lead systems engineers in the development of new technologies to support our innovative MDA team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Plan and support the core functions and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions.
• Support close out program reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Etc.
• Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
• Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
• Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
• Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.
• Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.
• Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives.

This position is contingent upon clearance.

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD, or Beavercreek, OH.

This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle - Focus on trade studies, white papers, analysis of alternatives (AoA), Risk Reduction activities (RR).
• Experience in managing risk, opportunity, the production of core engineering work products, and associated program dependencies in the program schedule (IMS)
• Experience in coordinating between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline
• 3 years of experience in leading system engineering activities: trade studies, functional analysis, requirement decomposition/allocation, interface definition and specifications
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle - Focus on trade studies, white papers, analysis of alternatives (AoA), Risk Reduction activities (RR).
• Experience in managing risk, opportunity, the production of core engineering work products, and associated program dependencies in the program schedule (IMS)
• Experience in coordinating between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline
• 3 years of experience in leading system engineering activities: trade studies, functional analysis, requirement decomposition/allocation, interface definition and specifications
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• Current active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly
• Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML) with CAMEO or other MBSE management tools.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems.
• Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management.
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally.
• Experience managing contracts of $10M+

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Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $206,000.00The 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.