Sentinel - Systems Engineer (MS&A) 14690
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 to hire a Systems Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT, Huntsville, AL, or Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This position will support the Sentinel Program's Command and Control (C2) Hardware Systems Engineering team.
Roles and Responsibilities
- As a hardware systems engineer, this position will help rigorously design and document the hardware architecture, components, interfaces, and performance of the C2 system.
- This position will develop hardware Trade Studies, Analyses of Alternatives, and Design Specifications to help finalize the C2 technical baseline leading up to the Sentinel Critical Design Review campaign.
- This position will work closely with a team of Systems Engineers and Hardware Engineers, applying Agile execution methodologies.
- This position will help resolve complex requirements challenges resulting from a many-tiered Specification Tree, and the position will be responsible for coordinating with Engineering teams across the Command and Launch IPT at all levels of the spec tree.
- This position will be responsible for leading complex negotiations with Hardware stakeholders in the areas of Cybersecurity, Nuclear Safety, and Software Engineering.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 1 year of experience with Master's degree
Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Requires experience with requirements analysis and specification development
Requires experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools
Requires experience with multi-disciplinary engineering development, including Software, Hardware, and Systems Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Current Sentinel PAR access
Experience applying Military/DoD and ASME standards to product design
Experience writing design specifications for Hardware, Electrical, and E
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