Sentinel - Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 19033

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.

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 an experienced Sr Principal Systems Engineer for the Payload Re-entry System (PRS) for the Sentinel Program, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, Utah.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

As a PRS Systems Engineer, the primary job responsibilities are as follows:

• 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

• 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

• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function

• Interface with United States Air Force Customer

Basic Qualifications

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

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related experience; 6 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 4 year experience with a PhD

• Minimum 3 years of experience with DOORS

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification)

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule with proven results

• Strong understanding of the SE process, including SE experience across multiple levels of integration

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with suppliers and/or government customers

• Requirement verification and validation experience, including generating test plans and procedures

• Experience with Analog and Digital Signals in Electronic Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degrees include (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering)

• 4 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems

• 6 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas:
     o Requirements Management
     o Systems and end item requirements validation and verification
     o Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies
     o General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Envi