Staff Principal Systems Engineer 5

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Travel: 10% of the Time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Principal Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join the Marine Systems team supporting launcher hardware for Navy platforms. You will develop requirements, perform system integration, and lead verification activities across complex hardware and software interfaces.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, expertise in MBSE and DOORS, and the ability to lead reviews and coordinate with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 12 years experience, or Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years.
• 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).
• Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

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

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Autonomous & team work

Education

BSc in STEM

MSc in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

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 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.

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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.)

The qualified candidate will possess the following skills:

• The ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking along with sound decision making and good judgments
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline