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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector has an opening for a **Sr. Principal Systems Engineer** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and the position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

_*This role is contingent upon capturing program award(s) along with acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding. Furthermore, this requisition is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*_

The role’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the below:

-System and Subsystem Requirement Decomposition

-Thread Ownership for System Level Requirements

-Verification Planning and Development

-Cost Reduction Trades and Activities

-DOORS Administration and Management

-Generation and tracking of Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)

-Open requirement issues (TBX) tracking and resolution

-Application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to develop and maintain System Model in CAMEO

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience

-Candidate must have active **SCI** access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date **OR**

-Candidate must have an active, current, or within scope **DOD Top Secret** security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date **_as well as the_** ability to obtain and maintain active **SCI** access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master’s Degree and/or PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline

-Previous experience in space vehicle systems engineering, requirements & verification, and/or system/space vehicle architecture

-Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements

-Experience in system architecture, CONOPs, or model-based system engineering

-Experience in subsystem, payload, or system integration

-Experience using DOORS and Cameo

-Strong people skills and excellent communication skills (upward and downward)

-Active **DOD** **Top Secret** clearance and active **SCI** access at time of application and prior to start date

_*This role is contingent upon capturing program award(s) along with acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding. Furthermore, this requisition is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*_

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits (https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx) .

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Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.