Systems Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 - Mission Operations Factory Support

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3/4 to join the Space Systems Sector for Mission Operations Factory Support.

You will prepare for and execute Spacecraft Operations & Maintenance, working with a team to ensure rapid resolution of anomalies and restoration of operations. The role requires heavy emphasis on root cause analysis, coordination with customers and SETAs, and documentation to transfer knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR, a PhD with 1 year of related experience
• Experience with determining root cause and correction actions
• Experience with Operations and Maintenance of Space Systems
• Candidate must have an active SCI at time of application OR
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call support for resolution and lead return to operations following anomalies
• Perform root cause and corrective action analysis in response to system anomalies
• Contribute and present to program and customer leadership on system state of health (SOH), anomalies, and other critical needs or topics
• Contribute to topics and discussions with external interfaces (Customers and SETAs) and sub-contractors
• Foster a culture of knowledge transfer through documentation and recording of system operations, hardware, and software
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
• Must be able to work as an effective member of a team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions.
• Possibility of travel to support offsite meetings (not mandatory)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 - Mission Operations Factory Support to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

*This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

This position will be responsible for preparing for and executing Spacecraft Operations & Maintenance.

What you’ll get to do:

• Provide on-call support for resolution and lead return to operations following anomalies
• Perform root cause and corrective action analysis in response to system anomalies
• Contribute and present to program and customer leadership on system state of health (SOH), anomalies, and other critical needs or topics
• Contribute to topics and discussions with external interfaces (Customers and SETAs) and sub-contractors
• Foster a culture of knowledge transfer through documentation and recording of system operations, hardware, and software
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
• Must be able to work as an effective member of a team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions.
• Possibility of travel to support offsite meetings (not mandatory)

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR, a PhD with 1 year of related experience
• Experience with determining root cause and correction actions
• Experience with Operations and Maintenance of Space Systems
• Candidate must have an active SCI at time of application OR
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 years of engineering experience; OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6 years of engineering experience; OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4 years of engineering experience
• Experience with determining root cause and correction actions