Principal Systems Engineer- OKC

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Principal Systems Engineer, where you'll tackle complex engineering challenges and provide innovative solutions for critical defense systems. This role focuses on supporting platforms like the B-2 Bomber and E-3 Sentry, ensuring that your contributions make a tangible impact on national security. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this organization encourages you to bring your unique perspective to the table while engaging in groundbreaking projects. If you're ready to make history and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Savings Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related field.
• US Citizenship required for DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Convert customer requirements into total systems solutions.
• Perform trade studies and requirements allocation.
• Serve as customer contact for program activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

OrCAD

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Position Overview

You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS) under our SEIT & Cyber Engineering as a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. The team provides sustainment support for platforms such as the B-2 Bomber, E-3 Sentry, and others, focusing on engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solutions to solve complex obsolescence problems and support warfighters.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
2. Perform trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
3. Serve as customer contact for program activities and support program review sessions
4. Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product development, integration, and test
5. Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
6. Identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as resource allocation or changing contractual specifications
7. Act independently to resolve issues related to project development and implementation
8. Participate in presenting company capabilities and developing solutions for customer requirements

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience; 3 years with a Masters; 1 year with a PhD
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
3. Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills
4. Must be a US Citizen able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and program access
5. Located in or near Oklahoma City, OK; on-site work required; no relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Systems Integration and Test on E-3 AWACS aircraft
2. Experience managing COTS networking systems
3. Experience with embedded software systems, cybersecurity, and software development
4. Previous Systems Engineering experience in hardware environments
5. Knowledge of aircraft systems including avionics, radar, communications, and others
6. Experience with aircraft certifications
7. Design tool experience such as OrCAD
8. Experience with aerospace standards and working with Air Force customers
9. Test planning experience at various system levels
10. Analysis of electrical components in aircraft maintenance programs
11. Experience with MBSE tools like DOORS or Cameo
12. Background in Agile development environments
13. Active DoD Secret security clearance

Salary Range

$90,300.00 - $135,500.00

This range is a guideline; actual offers depend on various factors including experience, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.