Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 98,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Bellevue, Nebraska, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the TGE Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) BONES program.

The position is based in Bellevue, NE with opportunities to contribute to complex software and hardware integration and system testing across embedded and application software. Required qualifications include an active DoD Secret clearance, a STEM degree with the stated experience levels, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in STEM with required years of experience.
• Active DoD secret clearance required.
• Experience with Linux, MBSE, and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test plans and procedures.
• Design automated and manual test solutions for embedded and application software.
• Analyze requirements and formulate test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
• Integrate hardware, software, and test equipment for complete system testing.
• Document and track defects; coordinate with development to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and code inspections.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Support verification/validation, integration, and acceptance activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Linux

SQL

MBSE

Agile

Embedded systems

Defense systems

Avionics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer based in Bellevue, NE. Our Team supports, integrates, develops, and advances multiple software and network products under the the long standing Tactical Ground Equipment (TGE) Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Base Operations Networks (BONES) program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test plans and procedures
• Design automated and manual test solutions for embedded and application software
• Analyze requirements and formulate test cases, scenarios, and scripts.
• Integrate hardware, software, and test equipment for complete system testing
• Document and track defects; work with development to resolve issues
• Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and code inspections
• Ensure solutions adhere to quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Support verification/validation, integration, and acceptance activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• CONUS travel up to 20% may be required

Basic Qualifications

• For a Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of experience, Master's with 3 years of experience
• For a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years of experience, Master's with 3 years of experience
• Active DoD secret clearance
• Experience working with Linux operating systems
• Proficiency in writing or executing SQL queries for data analysis or database management
• Prior work with embedded systems, avionics, or defense systems.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (MBSE)
• Knowledge of Agile development processes
• Ability to work on-site in Bellevue

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.