Senior Principal Engineer Architect (Systems Engineer)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 142,000 - 213,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays
PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Senior Principal Engineer Architect (Systems Engineer) to join our team onsite in El Segundo, CA. This role focuses on system architecture development, CONOPS, MBSE, and automated workflows across multiple engineering disciplines.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with substantial related experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or higher clearance. Relocation may be available and travel is possible.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 8+ years of related experience OR Master of Science in STEM with 6+ years OR STEM PhD with 4+ years.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (background check within 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance in a reasonable time as determined by business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in development of system architectures.
  • Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering methodologies.
  • Automation workflow development of multi-disciplined functional processes for engineering and business needs.
  • Perform system requirements analysis.

Skills

System architecture
Model-based systems engineering
Requirements analysis
Automation workflow development
Clearance eligibility
Technical writing
Briefing presentations

Education

BS in STEM
MS in STEM
STEM PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Senior Principal Engineer Architect (Systems Engineer) to join our team onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in development of system architectures.
  • Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering methodologies.
  • Automation workflow development of multi-disciplined functional processes in support of various engineering and business processes.
  • Perform system requirements analysis.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
  • Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.
  • Experience in Aerospace Systems.
  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Primary Level Salary Range

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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