Sentinel - Systems Safety Engineer - 17902

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role requires a US Secret clearance and may offer relocation assistance, with a 9/80 schedule.

The engineer will collaborate with program IPTs to define, allocate and verify system safety requirements, and contribute to architecture content, model development and verification across complex weapon systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required; 2+ years experience for the role
• Active US Secret Clearance required or in scope
• Experience with C/C++, Java, and OO design preferred
• Knowledge of DO-178 and MIL-STD-882E processes beneficial
• Model-based systems engineering and agile methods desirable

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop system engineering artifacts
• Develop and mature architecture content for large programs
• Define and allocate requirements and ensure proper representation in models
• Contribute to system requirements development, management and analysis
• Support verification, validation and traceability activities

Skills

C/C++

Java

Object-oriented design

DO-178

MIL-STD-882E

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering

Agile

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Systems Safety Engineer. This position is located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and supports the Sentinel program.This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.What You’ll Get To Do:The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Safety Engineer to join the team supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability.Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifactsWork with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs designHelp develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the modelContribute to system requirements development, management, and analysisDevelop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)The candidate will have experience in generation or review of design artifacts to support System Safety analyses utilized in maturing weapons system design for safety and support flight test and flight worthiness of complex systemsBasic Qualifications:Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 yearsMust be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needsBachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree2 years' experience with C/C++, Java, object oriented design, or similar experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience using MIL-STD-882E or similar processes for hardware and /or software design developmentExecute developed processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development PhaseSoftware development or coding experienceExperience using DO-178 for design developmentExperience developing in an Agile environmentModel Based Systems Engineering experienceExperience developing missile flight systems softwareAssociate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) CertificateWeapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience)Position BenefitsAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discountshttps://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.#SentinelsystemsPrimary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00The 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.