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Sr Principal Engineer Systems 4

Northrop Grumman · Ocean Springs, MS · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$123k–$184k/yrFull-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, 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Systems Engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
  • Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
  • Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
  • Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability (tracing requirements to test plans/procedures/results).
  • Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.
  • Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.).
  • Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years relevant work experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
  • First-hand experience with requirements and interface management.
  • Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
  • Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.
  • Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools.
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Systems Engineering.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.
  • First hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools (MagicDraw and / or Cameo preferred).
  • Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers.
  • Design and operational knowledge of navy programs.
  • Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active US Government Secret Clearance.
  • An active DOD Secret Clearance.

Skills

  • The ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking along with sound decision making and good judgments.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. 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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
  • 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.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Clearance required for start: No. Clearance type: Secret.

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