Sr Principal Engineer System Safety (26-372)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration seeks a Sr. Principal Engineer, System Safety for on-site work in Huntsville, AL (or Colorado Springs, CO). This role focuses on leading systems safety activities for the C2BMC program to support national defense objectives.

The candidate will develop safety plans, conduct hazard analyses, and mentor engineers while coordinating with government customers and stakeholders. A Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s in a related field with 6 years of experience; or 12 years may substitute for degree
• Active in-scope Government-issued Secret clearance at time of application
• Experience in systems engineering and software systems engineering with new systems development and integration
• Experience performing system safety assessment and evaluating safety impacts across complex systems
• Ability to collaborate in an integrated team with systems, software, and engineers to develop safe solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting safety analyses
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and multiple priorities
• Systems engineering background with specialization in system and software safety
• Experience analyzing system/software designs to ensure safety requirements and hazard control
• Ability to apply engineering principles to design features meeting safety criteria
• Experience developing safety documents such as SSPP/SSA/SAR
• Experience with hazard identification techniques and participation in hazard analysis activities
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and compliant safety program for complex defense systems
• Experience identifying safety-critical requirements and verification/validation

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform systems safety engineering activities for C2BMC capabilities
• Develop and maintain program system safety plans ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Integrate safety considerations across product lines from concept to fielding
• Generate safety-related requirements and criteria for specifications
• Train and mentor junior engineers in systems engineering and safety techniques
• Review engineering products to ensure safety requirements are addressed
• Interface with government customers and stakeholders on safety positions
• Apply systems engineering principles to new developments and integrations
• Support hazard identification, hazard analysis, and risk assessments
• Coordinate with engineering, integration, test, and operations teams to verify safety requirements
• Develop and maintain safety artifacts and documentation
• Interact with management and customers to ensure high-quality safety products
• Support occasional travel for reviews and test activities

Skills

Systems Safety

Safety Engineering

Hazard Analysis

Program Safety Plans

MDA Interface

Documentation

Team Mentoring

Requirements Traceability

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/SE/Cybersecurity/Math/Physics

Master's Degree in related field

12+ years experience alternative to degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Principal Engineer, System Safety (26-372), to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The C2BMC program is an essential element of the Missile Defense System, providing the operational framework that enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battlespace, and dynamically manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.

Within this context, the Systems Safety Engineer provides systems safety engineering expertise and develops program safety plans that guide the engineering team in applying safety guidance and standards. The successful candidate will support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other program personnel and will perform additional systems engineering tasks as needed to ensure safe, effective, and reliable system performance.

Essential Functions:

In this role, you will:

• Lead and perform systems safety engineering activities for C2BMC capabilities, providing safety-focused guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Develop, implement, and maintain program system safety plans that ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, policies, and customer guidance

• Integrate system safety considerations across product lines and capabilities, ensuring safety is addressed from concept through design, integration, test, and fielding

• Generate and contribute to responsible sections of capability specifications, including safety-related requirements and criteria

• Train and mentor less‑experienced personnel in systems engineering and system/software safety techniques, methods, and best practices

• Review the content and technical details of engineering products to ensure system safety requirements are appropriately addressed and documented

• Act as a technical interface to MDA working‑level counterparts and other stakeholders on an as‑required basis, representing C2BMC system safety positions and analyses

• Apply systems engineering and software systems engineering principles—particularly in the context of system safety assessment and impact analysis—to both new system developments and integration of existing systems

• Support hazard identification, hazard analysis, and risk assessments to identify safety‑critical functions, potential hazards, and mitigation strategies

• Coordinate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test, and operations teams to ensure safety requirements are properly integrated and verified

• Support the development and maintenance of safety‑related artifacts and documentation as required by the program and customer

• Interface with internal team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high‑quality system safety products are generated on schedule and within available resources

• Support occasional travel to customers or test locations, as required, to participate in reviews, working groups, and test activities

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

• Applicants must have a current, active in‑scope Government‑issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and software systems engineering, with emphasis on developing new systems and integrating existing systems

• Experience performing system safety assessment and evaluating safety impacts across complex systems

• Ability to collaborate in an integrated team environment with systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop and implement safe, effective solutions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document safety analyses and present technical information to diverse audiences

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Systems engineering background with specialization in system and software safety

• Experience analyzing system and software designs to ensure safety requirements are met, and hazards are controlled or eliminated

• Ability to apply engineering principles to recommend and influence design features that meet safety criteria, including fault tolerance, fail‑safe behavior, and hazard mitigation

• Experience developing safety documents to support customer and test requirements, such as:

System Safety Program Plans ( SSPP )

System Safety Analyses/Assessments ( SSA/SRA )

Safety Assessment Reports ( SAR )

• Experience with hazard identification techniques and participation in hazard analysis activities (e.g., Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis )

• Experience participating in or supporting System Safety Working Groups ( SSWGs )

• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑882E and experience implementing a compliant system safety program on complex defense systems

• Experience identifying safety‑critical requirements and defining associated verification and validation requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with missile defense, command and control, or other large, complex weapon systems is highly desirable

Colorado: $117,500 - $176,300

Alabama: $123,400 - $185,000

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $185,000.00

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.

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.