RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 is currently seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - Requirements Verification to support the Missile Development and Production Integration for the AARGM-ER program to work with our talented Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, CA.

The selected candidate will be required to work on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

The ideal candidate will be supporting the systems requirements verification effort as part of the Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the AARGM-ER program and will work closely with various engineering functions to support requirements verification activities during the qualification test and integration phase.  Successful candidates are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced, aerospace team environment while possessing technical proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to interface across the different engineering teams. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, developing verification artifacts with various stakeholders from different IPTs, and managing the system and subsystems requirements as part of this verification effort. Candidate will be expected to interface and brief: System Engineering IPT lead, Chief Engineers, and Program Management.

In this role, the selected candidate will (but not be limited to):

• Have thorough understanding of requirements for system architecture development and systems integration

• Lead systems engineering requirements verification activities

• Generate and update of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS (including requirements traceability)

• Update and maintenance of Requirements Verification Matrix (RVM), system drawings, and documents

• Engage with IPT members for development and operational lifecycle requirements

• Support various technical meetings, such as Material Review Boards (MRB), Change Control Board (CCB), Engineering Review Board (ERB), to understand the latest configuration(s) of the system/subsystem integration and designs

• Lead System Verification Review (SVR) and other internal and external technical meetings

• Collaborate cross-functionally/IPTs and production team to document manufacturing/test requirements and constraints for missile production

• Support updates to Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Change Notices (ICNs), technical manuals, technical specifications, and system/subsystem documentation for the customer/end user

• Coordinate engineering activities during system integration, test phases, and production

• Provide technical leadership and direction for AARGM-ER EMD across multiple functions and IPTs

• Serve as a technical spokesperson for AARGM-ER EMD as well as coordinating across multiple programs.

Basic qualifications for a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer (T06) are:

• **Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of systems engineering experience with a minimum of four (4) years of requirement/verification experience; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of twelve (12) years of systems/software engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of requirement/verification experience.

• Experience working in the defense industry

• Have technical depth on one or more of the subsystems of missile/weapon system, e.g., RF/sensors, guidance, navigation, control, telemetry/communication, flight termination system, power/battery, airframe

• Experience with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification

• Experience in leading projects and collaborating with teams from different technical disciplines in requirements verification

• Worked on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious

• Experience working without appreciable direction, exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment with the understanding of relatively long- term perspective, for desired result

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating (written and oral) within all levels of the company to include Program Management and Technical Staff

• Strong understanding of technical knowledge from different technical disciplines from a system level in order to provide effective solutions and input to the greater technical team

• Experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings

• Strong work ethic and the experience to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment while ensuring the best decisions are made for the program

• Understands product structure and document hierarchy

• Experience in training and providing technical guidance other engineers and technicians.

• Experience with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rationale DOORS, Cameo, Rhapsody.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Missile/Weapon development/sustainment programs

• Experience with design in an aerospace environment

• Experience with military in aircraft weapons release systems or weapon systems

• Prior experience working in an AS9100 environment

*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. 

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Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman

Salary Range: $183,100.00 - $274,700.00

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.