Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Management (17837)

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT

1d•$98,400 - $147,600•Onsite

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 - Configuration Management to join our team. This position will be located at Clearfield, UT to support the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time for the company to meet it's business needs
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
Requires 2 years' experience in leadership or management role
Requires experience working with Air Force ICBM configuration management processes and procedures
Requires experience working with systems engineering and engineering drawing practices
Requires experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is highly desirable
Certified Configuration Manager (CCM) or Certified Professional in Configuration Management (CPCM) certification
Minuteman III Weapon System Knowledge and Experience
Experience in sustainment program

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the integrity and consistency of the configuration of the products or systems being developed, integrated, and delivered to the government.
Developing and implementing configuration management plans, processes, and procedures in accordance with government regulations and contract requirements, such as the FAR and DFARS.
Work closely with program manager, technical teams, and other stakeholders to identify, document, and control changes to the configuration, manage the baselines, and ensure that all configuration items are properly identified, tracked, and accounted for throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsible for conducting audits and assessments to ensure compliance with configuration management requirements and identifying opportunities for process improvement.