RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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.
The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) seeks to find a Systems Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a Ground program.
This position may be at our Morrisville, NC, Aurora CO, Fairfax VA, or Linthicum MD sites. (Compensation varies per location)
The Systems Engineering team supports the program by identifying and analyzing requirements, designing and developing a system to satisfy those requirements, and managing the system throughout the program.
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Develop engineering requirements for the Ground Segment
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System integration, verification, and validation
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Model-Based Systems Engineering work in Cameo
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Develop system interfaces and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for the program
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The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
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Implement engineering changes to the system as required
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Take initiative in a fast-paced work environment
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Collaborate with teams located at different sites
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications
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Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application
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Must have a completed STEM degree [a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics] and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree; or 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD
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Must have experience with the below:
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Background in requirements derivation, decomposition, and traceability throughout a system
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Experience presenting engineering changes to review boards
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Experience gathering and managing stakeholder expectations
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Experience in creating and managing various design documents
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Ability to produce milestones deliverables and presentations
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team
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Basic familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA and Confluence)
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Basic familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in an Agile team
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Preferred Qualifications
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Experience using Rational DOORS for requirements management
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Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering in Cameo
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Experience with Agile Framework and the various ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Reviews, Scrums, Retrospectives, Refinement)
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Verification and Validation of requirements
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Testing tools and automation experience
To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.
With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible
Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $247,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
