Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (EMD SS884)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Maryland; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to lead the development of cutting-edge technologies that address global security challenges. You'll ensure technical compliance, manage integration across teams, and mentor junior engineers while implementing lean manufacturing principles. This position promises a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of revolutionary systems. If you're passionate about systems engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Diverse workforce commitment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years experience or Master's with 3 years.
• Proven track record in Systems Engineering Life cycle development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system compliance with program requirements and manage technical integration.
• Lead development of manufacturing systems and processes for new products.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML)

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Project Management

Requirements Management

Systems Development Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176719

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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 culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). MDA is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer with demonstrated ability to lead development of new technologies to support our innovative MDA team.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• 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 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.

• Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing systems and processes for new and existing products.

• Perform systems analysis to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products.

• Develop and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for technical issues.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in systems engineering principles and best practices.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in manufacturing and systems engineering.

This position is contingent on clearance.

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

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 0 years of experience.

• Proven track record of successful development of technologies to maturity of the Systems Engineering Life cycle.

• Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML) experience.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.

• Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with poly security per 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 3 years of experience.

• Proven track record of successful development of technologies to maturity of the Systems Engineering Life cycle.

• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle with a focus on SRR to CDR.

• Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML) experience.

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.

• Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with poly security per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

• Risk and Opportunity Management experience.

• Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management.

• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (UAF).

• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $160,900

Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $199,600

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.