Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Level 4

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: up to 10% of the time. Secret clearance required for start.

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Level 4 to join the Marine Systems organization within Mission Systems. You will support rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization by contributing to the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms. Join a team of passionate professionals solving the world’s biggest challenges while growing your career in a culture that values your voice and encourages bold ideas.

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.
• Generate and update 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 in, 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.).

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (T4)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM 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.
• Preferred 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.

Skills

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

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 – $193,900.00. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and annual bonuses.