Systems Engineer Level 4 – COAST Ground SEIT

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Project Engineer with a strong background in Systems Engineering to support SE lifecycle activities and DT&E across multiple sites. The role involves leading SEIT installation manager efforts, coordinating with IPTs and customers, and driving system integration and validation.

The candidate should have extensive experience in CONOPS, requirements, ICDs, and cross-functional teamwork, with active SCI clearance at time of application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of engineering experience OR
• Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years of engineering experience OR
• PhD in STEM with 4+ years of engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Define and execute SE functions across the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate with IPTs, site personnel, customers, and program counterparts.
• Perform Systems Integration in support of DT&E at factory and site locations.
• Lead SEIT Installation Manager activities for DT&E scheduling and coordination.
• Communicate clearly with SE leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop standard operating processes and procedures as needed.
• Participate in reviews of requirements, design, and implementation plans.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Systems Integration

Strong Communication

DT&E Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Enovia

Confluence

Jira

Job description

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 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Project Engineer with fundamental knowledge of Systems Engineering practices, system development life cycles and methodologies, insight into Operations and Maintenance (O/M) support.
• This position requires planning and execution of system engineering core functions including collaboration with IPTs, site personnel, customer, and development program counterparts in-support the O/M of the in-operational and forthcoming assets and baselines.
• SE is to perform Systems Integration in support of DT&E at both factory and at site locations.
• SEIT Installation Manager (IM) to lead a team supporting the site DT&E activities including scheduling, organizing & coordinating activities, and executing DT&E activities.
• Understand how the assigned tasks fit within the overall program operational objectives, have strong verbal/written communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the interest in applying troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve problems.
• Develop and document technical standard operating processes and procedures as needed.
• Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment.
• SW/HW Discrepancy Reports.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Previous SE experience across all levels of Systems Engineering discipline including development & maintenance of CONOPS, requirements and ICDs.
• Experience with systems integration, test and design/SW validation.
• Self-motivated and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with SEIT leadership & internal cross-functional IPTs.
• Experience with Systems Architecture development and maintenance to support system designs.
• Active SCI at time of application

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading system integration/test activities
• Strong understanding of design content and ability to analyze and provide recommended revisions on systems currently in operations.
• CAM experience/certification
• Experience with Linux system environment and software structures
• Proficiency with Database systems
• Proficient in tools such as Enovia, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, and other related System Engineering programs.

Working 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 Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.