Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer

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.

This requisition may be filled at either the level 2 or level 3 based on requirements listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Systems Engineering team has a great opportunity for someone to work Systems Integration.  This position requires on site support and can be worked out of either Edwards Airforce Base, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA. 

The selected individual will be expected to apply technical expertise and have knowledge of multi-disciplinary engineering topics at the platform level, as well as systems engineering integration tasks to close-out requirements, interfaces, design, and to ensure mission achievement of the system throughout the product lifecycle.  Daily activities include verification and sell off of system requirements for products, components, and applications across multiple subsystem boundaries.  The lead candidate will have experience integrating/operating complex multi-domain aerospace systems. The position will provide expertise to the program through training external as well as internal users as the platform matures and progresses to later stages it's lifecycle. This may include collaboration with design teams for requirements flow down, management, and verification, generating specifications, interface control documents, and conducting engineering trade studies. The candidate will represent the program as the prime technical contact and interact with external personnel on significant technical matters across organizations.  Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and team building skills are essential.

This requisition may be filled at either the level 2 or level 3 based on requirements listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

•              For T02: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with at least 2 years of relevant technical experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.

•              For T03: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of relevant technical experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 3+ years of relevant technical experience.

•              Experience in systems architecture, infrastructure, or subsystem design activities

•              Must have an active in-scope DoD Secret clearance for consideration

•              Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

•              BS or Advanced Degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

•              Systems Engineering experience, training, and/or certification

•              Experience in with system or sub-system requirements

•              Experience supporting system design or integration (e.g., crossing sub-systems)

•              Experience in Interface Control Document (ICD) development

•              An active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance

•              Current active program access

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We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Educational assistance is availa