Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 19600

Relocation assistance may be available. Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application. Travel required: 25% of the time.

About the Role

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff (level 5) Systems Engineer to join the Sentinel Systems Engineering team located in Roy, UT. The team 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.

Responsibilities

• Decompose parent-level requirements into lower-level requirements based on service life, use case, and CONOPS.
• “Own” the environments for equipment; add derived environmental figures/tables when analyses are performed to the appropriate Environmental Criteria Document.
• Review internal and external vendor performance specifications and verification methodology.
• Support internal and external (vendor) Design Reviews.
• Support System Test engineers in developing test procedures to ensure correct requirements interpretation and verification.
• Review COTS to ensure meeting environmental requirements; identify deficiencies and recommend delta qual testing to verify compliance.
• Participate in Test Plan, Procedure, and Report peer reviews.
• Witness testing as the Cognizant Environments Engineer.
• Review Workmanship or Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) procedures; approve vibration and thermal cycle surveys.
• Support MRB/FRB as predicated during testing and screening events.
• Develop and review requirements, verification methods, descriptions, plans, and architecture.
• Participate in the investigation of early issues and findings to understand if requirements are impacted and support criticality adjudication.
• Coordinate with REs and System Test to ensure integrated functions are ready for formal verification by the test team.
• Interface with vendors and customers.
• Travel to CONUS test locations (~25%).

Requirements

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor’s in Science; 10 years with a Master’s; 8 years with a PhD.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application (current and within scope, < 6 years), with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 Natural and Induced Environmental Test Methodology (and tailoring), MIL-HDBK-344, MIL-HDBK-310, SMC-S-016, RCC 319, DOORS v7.X.
• Familiarity with Commercial and Industrial test methods (IEC 60068, RTCA DO-160, ASTM, SAE, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain it) with SAP approval capability.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing: experience with climatic, vibration, mechanical/pyroshock testing; understanding underlying principles, sensor placements, and importance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.