Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (SSTS)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Microelectonics Design and Applications business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team based out of Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Plan and support he core functions and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions.
• Support close out program reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Etc.
• Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
• Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
• Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline
• Serve as the Logistics and Supportability Interface ensuring that all applicable specialty engineering disciplines horizontally integrate across applicable phases of the program lifecycle.
• Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
• Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.
• Oversee the establishment and execution of the program lifecycle and work products.
• Support the transition of the project to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholders.
• Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.
• Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives.

This position is contingent upon clearance. 

This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle, Focus on trade studies, white papers, analysis of alternatives (AoA), Risk Reduction activities (RR).
• Demonstrated Backlog Planning and Management.
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
• Demonstrated great communication skills.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with Active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
• Demonstrated Experience working with CAMEO.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems.
• Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management.
• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (UAF).
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally.
• Experience managing contracts of $10M+

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Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $199,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.