Sentinel - Payload Re-entry System (PRS) Systems Engineer 2/3

Relocation assistance may be available. Active DoD Secret clearance required at start; must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense has an opening for a Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) to join its Payload Re-entry System (PRS) team in Huntsville, AL in support of the Sentinel Program. 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.

Our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, contributing to advancements in aerospace and defense. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bold ideas, where your voice is valued and growth is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• 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 engineering principles 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.

Requirements

Systems Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a master’s degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• 1 year of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification).
• 1 year of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML.

Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• 3 years of experience with MBSE tools.
• 3 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification).
• 1 year of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML.
• 1 year of experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers.
• 1 year of experience in requirement verification planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems.
• 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas:
  • Requirements Management: MBSE, Functional Block Diagrams, Specification Trees.
  • Systems and end item requirements validation and verification.
  • Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies.
  • General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Environmental, Parts and Logistics.
• Experience with CDRL development for customer review.
• Experience executing System Milestone efforts such as: ARR, PDR, CDR.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Active SAP clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.