Systems Engineer 2/Principal Systems Engineer 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. This position can be filled at either a Level 2 (Systems Engineer) or Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer). The role involves participation and collaboration with diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems in establishing and managing the technical baseline in support of review milestones. The candidate will execute tasks in system engineering functions, requiring systems thinking and working knowledge of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Strong leadership characteristics in coordinating with multiple teams and managing tasks are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate and collaborate with diverse engineering design teams
• Provide imaginative, technical solutions to difficult problems
• Establish and manage the technical baseline in support of review milestones
• Execute tasks in system engineering functions
• Apply systems thinking and full development life-cycle processes
• Balance technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Coordinate with multiple teams and manage tasks

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Engineer (Level 2): 2 years experience with a STEM Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR 0 years with a Master's degree
• Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3): 5 years experience with a STEM Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR 2 years with a Master's degree
• Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Physics
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements/Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
• Scripting experience

Clearance & Travel

This position is contingent upon verification of DoD Secret clearance and requires the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $139,900.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00. 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 when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime eligibility (position dependent)
• Shift differential (position dependent)
• Discretionary bonus (position dependent)
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)