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Principal/Sr Principal System Engineer (AHT)

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In-Office
Azusa, CA, USA
114K-213K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Azusa, CA, USA
114K-213K Annually
Senior level
Lead systems engineering for space system performance analysis across requirements, design, integration, test, and verification. Develop MBSE models, perform performance analysis, support IPTs, drive change proposals, risk management, and system-of-systems design and verification.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Job Description

*This position is contingent upon program award and 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 is seeking Principal Systems Engineers/Sr. Principal Systems Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Azusa, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s SEIT System Performance Analysis team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Complete understanding and wide application of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, test, and verification. General knowledge of other related performance analysis techniques/disciplines.
  • Displays Technical and program review board leadership. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
  • Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Supports chief engineers in defect analysis and path forwards
  • Contributes to the completion of Change Proposal Development and Risk Management and Opportunity analysis.
  • Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
  • Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design analysis artifacts.
  • Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature design of a large program with System of Systems (SoS)
  • Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
  • Contribute to system requirements development, management, and performance analysis.
  • Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration), and performance analysis of the system

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems/Sr Principal Systems Engineer:

  • Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 of related experience; or a Master's degree in STEM with 3 of relevant experience; PhD in STEM with 1+ years of relevant experience.
  • Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 8 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience and/or PhD in a STEM field with 4 of related experience.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required at the time of application with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance before start date
  • Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and systems thinking mindset
  • Knowledge of and experience in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, SysML, MBSE, Python, Julia, Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jira, Confluence or other languages
  • Integrated product team (IPT) environment experience

Preferred Qualifications for Prin/Sr Prin Systems Engineer:

  • Agile development experience
  • Domain Knowledge or course history of space systems
  • Experience in an abstract modeling environment (Rhapsody, Cameo, UML, SysML, etc) for space systems evaluation
  • Experience performing system verification and validation
  • Working knowledge of EOIR systems, optics, algorithms, detection or tracking
  • Knowledge of and experience in model-based systems engineering concepts such as SysML and tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody
  • Experience with virtual environments, operational analysis or mission modeling (AFSIM, STK, BRAWLER, ATCOM, ONESAF, SIMULINK)
  • Experience in an integration and test environment for dynamic systems (CubeSats, Rockets, Robotics)
  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
  • U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with relevant special programs access

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

 

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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