ICBM-S - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Data Analyst - 27575

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT
•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Engineer focused on data analytics to support ICBM Sustainment in Clearfield, Utah. The role contributes to data and analytics solutions for sustaining the Minuteman III weapon system and related Ground Subsystems. The engineer will work on a cross-discipline team, combine information from authoritative source systems, and provide data-driven insights to Air Force customers and internal stakeholders. The position has a standard 9/80 work schedule and may offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

  • For Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience; alternatively, 3 years with a master's degree or 1 year with a PhD.
  • For Sr Principal Systems Engineer (level 4): a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience; alternatively, 6 years with a master's degree or 4 years with a PhD.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
  • Principal level: 3 years of experience with data analytics or coding, such as Python, R, or SQL.
  • Principal level: 2 years of experience working with large, complex, or multi-source datasets.
  • Principal level: 2 years of experience with relational databases, such as SQL Server or Oracle, and data pipelines/ETL processes.
  • Sr Principal level: 5 years of experience with data analytics or coding, such as Python, R, or SQL.
  • Sr Principal level: 3 years of experience working with large, complex, or multi-source datasets.
  • Sr Principal level: 3 years of experience with relational databases, such as SQL Server or Oracle, and data pipelines/ETL processes.

Nice To Haves

  • Active DoD Secret clearance at application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Experience working with DoD or Air Force customers.
  • Hands-on experience using Python to solve data and analytics problems.
  • Experience working on software systems or platforms in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and integrating multiple data sources into a single user-facing tool.
  • Experience with Palantir Envision or Palantir Foundry.
  • Experience building dashboards and data visualizations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop data and analytics solutions that integrate multiple authoritative source systems as part of a cross-discipline team.
  • Analyze weapon-system data using statistics and data analysis to support Minuteman III sustainment and maintenance.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of data models, tools, and visualizations that improve data processes and availability for MMIII and related Ground Subsystems.
  • Analyze failure, performance, and sustainment data across ICBM subsystems and provide actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with Air Force customers and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver data-driven insights for ICBM sustainment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k).
  • Educational assistance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
  • Paid time off.
  • Health and wellness resources.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
  • Potential competitive relocation assistance package.
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