Systems Engineer (Level 1/2)

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for an Associate Engineer or Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications across the full system lifecycle.

Relocation assistance may be available; travel up to 25% is expected; the position includes a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 0+ years of related experience (Level 1) or Master’s degree and 0+ years (Level 1).
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (PAR).
• For Level 2: 2 years of related experience or Master’s + 0 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses and supportability assessments.
• Analyzes at all levels of the system product lifecycle from concept to disposal.
• Translates customer requirements into hardware/software specifications considering schedule and cost constraints.

Skills

DOORS knowledge

Communication

Technical writing

Presentation to stakeholders

Requirements verification

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Basic Qualifications

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for an Associate Engineer or Systems Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

• 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, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

This role may be filled at either an Associate Engineer (Level 1) or Principal Engineer (Level 2) level.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer (Level 1)

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer (Level 2)

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Knowledge of DOORS for requirement management.
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.
• Experience with requirement verification.

Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.