Principal Systems Engineer - Integrator - Sustaining Engineering (17836)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Travel: 10% of the time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Integrator to join our team in Clearfield, UT. This role supports the Remote Visual Assessment program within the SDS Division and requires coordinating with stakeholders to define architectures and ensure successful integration of complex systems.

The candidate will engage in system analyses, risk mitigation, and documentation while upholding government regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of related experience; or a master's with 3+; or a PhD with 1.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance before start.
• Experience in technical problem solving including root cause analysis and solution deployment.
• Experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement complex systems meeting government requirements.
• Define architectures and design concepts with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct analyses, studies, and risk assessments; maintain system docs and reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards; guide junior engineers.
• Demonstrate strong systems engineering knowledge across software, cybersecurity, or networks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Technical communication

Cybersecurity

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD

Professional Engineer License

Tools

MS Office

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 a Principal Systems Engineer - Integrator to join our team. This position will be located at Clearfield, UT to support the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing complex systems and solutions that meet the government specific requirements.
• Works closely with stakeholders to understand system needs, defining system architectures and design concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and deployment.
• Perform systems analysis, studies, and technical assessments to identify and mitigate risks, and will develop and maintain system documentation, including system design documents, test plans, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards and will provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of systems engineering principles, technical expertise in relevant areas such as software development, cybersecurity, or network engineering, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master's degree with 3 years of related experience; or 1 year with a PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Requires experience in technical problem solving, to include participating in root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
• Requires experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university
• Experience developing technical products for and conducting design reviews and other major program events
• Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally with integrated product and specialty engineering teams, suppliers, and customer counterparts
• Experience owning, processing, and implementing change requests through engineering review boards
• Experience across all phases of the program life cycle
• Demonstrated hardware and/or software experience supporting teams on design, operation, integration, configuration, and maintenance of military security systems, networks, radios and video links
• Experience sustaining engineering data packages to include requirements/specifications, drawings, interface documents applicable to systems with long term service life systems
• Experience working with and developing network/electronic work instructions, maintenance procedures, safety policies and quality procedures
• Experience applying safety considerations in all aspects of program execution
• Experience performing trade studies on technical options for system repair or update solutions
• Experience in development of labor and material cost estimates
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good communications s