Sentinel - HW Design Systems Engineer Level 3/4 - 18159

Northrop GrummanManhattan Beach, CA
$98,400 - $147,600

About The Position

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) /Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4). This opening is in Roy, UT or Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 0 years of experience with PhD (for Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master’s degree, 4 years of experience with PhD (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain Special Access within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
  • 1-2 years of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and using MBSE to decompose and define system/product functionality (for Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 2-4 years of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and using MBSE to decompose and define system/product functionality (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 1-2 years of experience in evaluating/writing requirements, decomposing functionality (for Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 2-4 years of experience in evaluating/writing requirements, decomposing functionality (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 1-2 years of experience implementing Systems Engineering processes and procedures to improve effectivity and efficiency of product design including modification of methods for using MBSE tools such as DOORS and Cameo (for Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 2-4 years of experience implementing Systems Engineering processes and procedures to improve effectivity and efficiency of product design including modification of methods for using MBSE tools such as DOORS and Cameo (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 1-2 years of experience with DOORS and Cameo (for Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • 2-4 years of experience with DOORS and Cameo (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level).
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop requirements, verification methods, model-based subsystem/assembly definitions, and assembly description documents (e.g. theory of operations) for a set of ground-based hardware assemblies.
  • Work collaboratively with their IPT enabling the end-to-end development and validation of integrated assemblies.
  • Become product SMEs and assist the Hardware Design RE with technical guidance at the systems level and technical support at the product design level.
  • Flow down and tailor requirements to specific integrated assemblies/groups.
  • Create meaningful verification methods for requirements and integrate those requirements with design and test plans.
  • Develop and deliver highly tailored MBSE artifacts to hardware design and architecture teams (including feedback of design details that update/modify MBSE artifacts).
  • Understand and implement best practices for DOORS and Cameo modeling.
  • Maintain and improve systems engineering artifacts relevant to integrated assemblies and installations for accuracy and consistency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IPT and provide technical guidance regarding system design to the IPT.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)
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