Staff Principal Systems Engineer 5

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Principal Systems Engineer to join the Marine Systems organization, supporting launcher hardware for Navy platforms. You will lead requirements development, system integration, and MBSE activities in a fast-growing team of engineers.

You must have a STEM degree with extensive experience, strong knowledge of DOORS and MBSE, and be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. The role includes collaboration across reviews and interfaces with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years relevant work experience.
• PhD with 8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability.
• Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.
• Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.)
• Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

Skills

STEM Degree

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Reading drawings

Requirements & interface management

DOORS

MBSE familiarity

US citizenship

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

MBSE tools

MagicDraw / Cameo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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. 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 is seeking a Staff Principal Systems Engineer Level 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Systems Engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization.

You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
• Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability (tracing requirements to test plans/procedures/results)
• Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.
• Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.)
• Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications Staff Principal Systems Engineer (5):

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 12 years relevant experience;
• or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 10 years relevant work experience,
• or PhD with 8 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• First-hand experience with requirements and interface management
• Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
• Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
• Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities
• First hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools (MagicDraw and / or Cameo preferred)
• Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers
• Design and operational knowledge of navy programs
• Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active US Government Secret Clearance

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00. 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.

• Overtime
• Shift differential
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

EEO Statement

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.