Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to lead the Maritime Targeting Cell – Expeditionary team. This role involves technical planning, system integration, and ensuring the conversion of customer requirements into comprehensive system solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong background in RF engineering and systems engineering. Join a pioneering organization that values innovation and offers opportunities to make a significant impact in the field of aerospace and defense. If you are eager to tackle challenging projects and contribute to groundbreaking advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, and verification.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Skills

Radio Frequency (RF) engineering

System Engineering Technical Reviews

Information Technology knowledge

Use Case development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Model Based Systems Engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to serve as the Maritime Targeting Cell – Expeditionary (MTC-X) Lead Systems Engineer based out of Aurora, CO.

What You’ll get to Do:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Maintain existing operations procedures up-to-date to also include lessons learned from real-time performance. Develop new procedures as required. Interface with program and customer personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD

- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application

- Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed organization

- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

- Ability to successfully liaison with MTC IPT Leaders

- Well versed in:

o Radio Frequency (RF) engineering

o Hardware drawings, rack elevations, power distribution, and networking

o Development and presentation of System

o Engineering Technical Reviews

o Requirements and Performance Specifications

o Information Technology knowledge (servers, switches, storage)

o Concept of Operations (CONOP)

o Use Case development

Preferred qualifications:

- Knowledge and experience on maritime mission platforms

- Software Integration

- Project, Confluence, Jira tools

- Model Based Systems Engineering

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.

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