Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to lead mission planning and execution. You will prepare system requirements, manage DOORS data, and communicate with IPTs and customers on milestones and risk assessments.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience and an active Secret clearance; 100% on-site in Chandler, AZ with potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a STEM field with 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 6+ years.
• PhD with 4+ years of related experience may be considered.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required or in-scope.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Mission Manager for the program, coordinating multi-disciplinary activities.
• Generate and document system level GMD booster and mission requirements.
• Create and manage system requirements and changes in the Requirements Management databases.
• Provide data for risk management and trade studies.
• Coordinate design analyses, interface verification, testing, and anomaly resolution.
• Prepare and present materials at major milestone meetings.

Skills

Requirements development

Mission design

Requirements management DOORS

IPT leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join our team in Chandler, Arizona.This role will lead all critical mission planning and mission execution efforts and will directly communicate with the range.This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.What You'll Get to Do:Serve as Mission Manager for the program moonlight requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.Possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level GMD booster and mission specific requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.Create new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders, team members, and government customers.Possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.Create and manage both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.Implement and manage system requirements in the Requirements Management databases (DOORS).Provide data for and assists in risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.Manage aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.Participate in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.Prepare and present materials at major milestone meetings.Basic Qualifications:Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.U.S. Citizenship is requiredMust have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.Experience developing requirements and designing missions without customer directed requirementsExperience with requirements decomposition and allocationExperience is mission timelines and mission CONOPsExperience with range safety data productsPreferred Qualifications:Willingness to work fast paced development programsAbility to travelExperience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SMESystem testing and launch operations experience is desiredPrevious Cost Account Management experience is desiredSystems Engineering Experience working with development programs is desiredCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.