Systems Engineer 3/4

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems is looking for a Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4, located in Promontory, UT. You will play a crucial role using MBSE best practices, mentoring teams, and orchestrating project tasks while ensuring timelines are met.

The ideal candidate holds at least a Bachelor’s degree in STEM along with substantial experience in systems engineering principles and practices. Join us to help shape the future of propulsion systems!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 5 years of experience or Master's degree with 3 years or PhD with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Strong understanding and broad application of systems engineering thinking.
• Experience developing and implementing internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish modeling methodologies using MBSE best practices.
• Train and mentor team members to develop modeling capabilities.
• Perform critical review of deliverables and help resolve challenges.
• Coordinate leadership scheduling and maintain team progress.

Skills

Systems Engineering methods

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Solid rocket motor system physics

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

Location: Promontory, UT

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Responsibilities

• Use MBSE best practices to establish modeling methodologies.
• Provide training and mentoring to develop modeling capabilities within the team.
• Perform critical review of team product deliverables.
• Coordinate with leadership for SE team task scheduling and balanced work assignments.
• Maintain awareness of team progress, and help resolve challenges to keep work on track.
• Communicate work progress between team members, leadership and program.
• Act as liaison between systems engineering, chief engineering, and program management.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Drive team culture and vision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 5 years of professional experience – or – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – or – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years in Systems Engineering methods.
• Strong understanding and broad application of systems engineering thinking.
• Experience developing and implementing internal standards.
• Understanding of solid rocket motor system physics, design and testing.
• Travel expectation of 5% – 10%.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience – or – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – or – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years in Systems Engineering methods.Strong understanding and broad application of systems engineering thinking.
• Experience developing and implementing internal standards.
• Understanding of solid rocket motor system physics, design and testing.
• Travel expectation of 5% – 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Systems methods (Requirements, Verification, ICDs, MBSE).
• Engineering leadership experience in solid rocket motor development, qualification and production.
• Experience as a Project Engineer with demonstrated planning experience.
• Experience working multiple programs of varying size, scope and products.
• Employee talent identification and development.
• Strong understanding of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, engineering/business systems, workflow, resource management, product development, etc.).
• Experience guiding a functional systems team from product conception through certification.
• Defining functional/programmatic risks and risk management.

Schedule

9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required: None. Clearance type: None. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

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.