RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim 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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 4 to support the Space Base Interceptor (SBI) effort.

The Space Base Interceptor (SBI) program will be developing, and deploying proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellation of interceptors.  The interceptors must integrate seamlessly with Ground Control, Fire Control, and data transport systems.

Essential Functions:

• Apply extensive technical expertise, and full knowledge of other related disciplines

• Utilize technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills to generate, and document system level requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments, and participate in system level verification/data review activities.

• Decompose, trace, and verify mission requirements within the designated requirement tracking database

• Interface with program management, engineering staff, and external customers

• Lead a team of systems engineers to complete efforts per the systems engineering standard

• Drive tasks to completion autonomously

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require use of ingenuity and creativity

• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4yrs engineering experience

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• US DoD Interim Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application

• Strong technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at time of application

Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.