Staff Software Systems Engineer-Level 5 (AHT)

0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Division is seeking a Staff Software Systems Engineer-Level 5 for an all‑onsite role in Northridge, CA. A current US government Secret clearance is required to start.

You will bridge Software and Systems Engineering, translating requirements and guiding architecture and verification activities. The role emphasizes embedded software familiarity, systems engineering discipline, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams on the AARGM SW6

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline with 12+ years of systems engineering experience (or MS with 10+ years).
• Experience in embedded software and reading code to verify implementations.
• Defense industry experience in aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate system/subsystem software requirements into software-level requirements for each CSCI.
• Collaborate with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models.
• Support verification and validation of software products.
• Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, allocation, design, testing, integration, and verification.
• Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo EA to develop use cases and diagrams.
• Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests.

Skills

Systems engineering

Embedded software

Requirements analysis

CAMEO

DOORS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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’s Defense System's, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Staff Software Systems Engineer-Level 5, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. A current government issued secret clearance is required to start. This person will support the AARGM SW6 Program. As a member of the Software team, you’ll work in a fast‑paced environment as the go between for the Software Engineering functional group and the Systems Engineering functional group. Candidate should possess Systems Engineering discipline knowledge with strong embedded software familiarity. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, allocating requirements and specifications with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for translating system/subsystem level software requirements into software level requirements for each CSCI.
• Work with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models.
• Support Verification and Validation of software product to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended.
• Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification.
• Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams.
• Familiarity in Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of twelve (12) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities.
• Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO.
• Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications.
• Experience with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification.
• Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment.
• Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms).
• Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber).
• Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development.

Primary Level Salary Range

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. 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across many 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.