Sr. Principal / Staff Software Systems Engineer (TS Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site in Manhattan Beach or Melborne

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer or Staff Systems Engineer to lead Agile development of Windows and cloud-based solutions. You will serve as the Responsible Engineer across design, implementation, verification, and deployment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust system solutions.

You will apply your technical leadership to drive reviews, plan milestones, and ensure SOW and TPM alignment, with

Qualifications

• 8+ years with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics from an ABET-accredited university OR 6 years with a MS in a related discipline.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.
• 4+ years of technical leadership in an aerospace context.
• Experience as Product Owner or Technical Lead.
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Experience with Cloud technology.
• Experience with writing technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for design, implementation, system integration, verification and deployment phases.
• Act as Technical Point of Contact with knowledge of requirements, roadmap, status and issues.
• Lead and support planning, trade studies, and analyses for the work scope.
• Translate customer requirements into software/hardware solutions and define interfaces.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, partners, and program stakeholders.
• Manage program reviews, milestones and SOW compliance.
• Prepare and present at design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Agile methods

Cloud technology

Product owner

Proposal writing

Education

ABET-accredited BS in EE/Aero/Math/Physics

MS in related field

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer or Staff Systems Engineer to join our growing team of diverse professionals. The candidate will support Agile development of MS Windows and cloud-based solutions as a Responsible Engineer, providing both technical and programmatic leadership and oversight of the engineering analysis, design, implementation and deployment of new capabilities, as part of the Mission Planning and Decision Support Operating Unit (OU). This position is based on-site in either Manhattan Beach, CA, or Melbourne, FL.Daily responsibilities include:Serve as the Responsible Engineer for a defined scope of work across design, implementation, system integration, verification and deployment/delivery phases. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraintsServe as Technical Point of Contact with commanding knowledge of the requirements, product roadmap, status (technical, schedule, cost), and issues/concerns associated with the work scope. Lead and support technical discussions, planning, oversight and guidance, trade studies, effectiveness analysesProvide guidance and support in requirements development, functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements maturation, interface definition, to translate customer requirements into a software/hardware solution.Collaborate across disciplines, product teams, partners, suppliers and program stakeholders to coordinate interfaces, features, data, documentation, schedulingServe as Control Account Manager (CAM) with responsibilities for the cost and schedule management of the work scope.Plan, execute and close out program reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) Prepare for and present at design reviews and technical interchange meetingsEnsure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), system requirements, and manage scope control of technical team.Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program scheduleMay include travel to other locationsBasic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer:8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics from an ABET accredited university OR 6 years experience with a master’s degree in a related disciplineActive DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 yearsDemonstrated history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).4+ years of technical leadership experience in an aerospace contextExperience as a Product Owner or Technical LeadStrong understanding of systems engineering principles and processesExperience with system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentationExperience as a Systems Engineer on an Agile software development effortDemonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExperience with Cloud Technology.Experience with writing technical proposalsAbility to obtain and maintain SAP clearanceAbility to work on-site in Manhattan Beach (CA) or Melbourne (FL)Basic Qualifications for Staff Systems Engineer:12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics from an ABET accredited university OR 10 years of experience with a master’s degree in a related disciplineActive DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 yearsDemonstrated history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).8+ years of technical leadership experience in an aerospace contextExperience as a Product Owner or Technical LeadStrong understanding of systems engineering principles and processesExperience with system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentationExperience as a Systems Engineer on an Agile software development effortDemonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExperience with Cloud Technology.Experience with writing technical proposalsAbility to obtain and maintain SAP clearanceAbility to work on-site in Manhattan Beach (CA) or Melbourne (FL)Preferred Qualifications:Active DoD SAP ClearanceExperience using or developing military aircraft mission planning systemsExperience working with external and geographically distributed teams to meet program objectives.Experience with project/program management practices, including:Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM)Risks–Issues–Opportunities (RIO) managementProject planning, scheduling, staffing, and coordination of technical workGeneral understanding of networks, interoperability, and “system of systems” conceptsExperience with MBSE Tools, e.g., Cameo, RhapsodyCurrent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (such as, Security+)Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $265,600.00The 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.