Systems Engineer - Technical Data Package Delivery (Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Level)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Technical Data Package Delivery Systems Engineer in Melbourne, FL. This position supports Product Lifecycle Management initiatives, working under the Systems Engineering Manager to resolve technical documentation issues.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and relevant experience. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Competitive salary ranges from $98,400 to $184,200, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree in a STEM field required.
• 5+ years of experience for Principal Engineer, 8+ years for Senior.
• Ability to obtain or maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Engineering Manager in daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team experts on technical quality.
• Create best practice documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of Teamcenter and NX

Requirements development

Collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Direct professional / military experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's Degree in a STEM field

PhD in a STEM field

Tools

PDM/PLM applications

CAD tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Technical Data Package Delivery Systems Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Level) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives related to technical documentation. You'll be working under the guidance of the Systems Engineering Manager to uncover and resolve issues associated with technical documentation reviews.

This role may be filled at either the Principal Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Engineer (Level 4) level.

Expected Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills

• Directly support the Systems Engineering Manager on a daily basis
• Collaborate with team Subject Matter Experts to ensure technical quality of performance requirements and analysis products
• Create training/best practice documentation
• Knowledge of Teamcenter and NX (or equivalent PDM/PLM applications)
• Familiarity with requirements development, requirements verification, and engineering production activities
• An understanding of NX and modeling
• Direct CAD experience
• An understanding of the Systems Engineering “V” model
• Experience in reviewing technical documentation
• Direct professional / military experience in providing solutions to a variety of technical problems under general supervision
• Direct professional / military experience in communicating with peers in a detailed and process-oriented fashion.
• Collaborative development and work in a team environment with other highly motivated system engineers

Basic Qualifications

Applicable at a Principal Engineer Level (level 3):

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience

Applicable at a Senior Principal Engineer Level (level 4):

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience

Applicable at Both Levels:

• Must have the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management and product lifecycle management tools
• Professional certifications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering