Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

Northrop Grumman’s SSSD has an opening for an Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and can be filled at either Level 1 Associate Systems Engineer or Level 2 Systems Engineer.

*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.

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Work scope covers a range of Systems Engineering disciplines and products including requirements & verification, interfaces, architecture, and design
-Support development of verification planning/products, test requirements, and other key products
-Support preparation and execution of milestones
-Role entails collaboration with Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, subsystems, and unit level engineers and engagement in multiple working groups and control boards   
-Specifics of responsibilities can be tailored based on skillset and experience of selected candidate

Basic Qualifications for Level 1 Associate Systems Engineer:

-Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR

-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date

Basic Qualifications for Level 2 Systems Engineer:

-Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and 2+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date OR

-Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years at time of application and prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

-Strong communication skills

-Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, DOORS, CAMEO

*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.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. 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