Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 12727-1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer (T-02) / Principal Systems Engineer (T-03). This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama and supports the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures
• Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for mechanical, electrical and integrated systems
• Create and maintain SysML and UPDM models in Cameo EA; interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Payload Systems GBSD structure and behavior using accurate UPDM/SysML representations according to OMG standards
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
• Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03).

Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree

• Minimum 1 year of experience with MBSE tools

​Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhD

• Minimum 2 year of experience with MBSE tools

Required for Both Levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years

• Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems
• Experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML
• 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas:
     o Requirements Management: MBSE, Functional Block Diagrams, Specification Trees
     o Systems and end item requirements validation and verification
     o Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies
• General knowledge of multiple engine