Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

2d•$98,400 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their team in Chandler, AZ. The GMD Principal Systems Engineer is a key part of the Systems Integration and Test (SEIT) team and will assist in supporting the GMD Booster delivery and sustainment efforts for the Systems Engineering group. This role involves ensuring Systems Engineering efforts comply with internal standards, functioning in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment with regular interface with program management, engineering staff, and external customers. Key activities include requirements capture, definition, flow down, and derivation; verification activities using a requirements-based testing approach; and system integration including hardware/software design implementation and testing.

Requirements

5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of Systems Engineering tools experience (DOORS or other requirements traceability tool)
Possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills
Experience with requirement tracing/verification from customer requirements through sub-component requirements
Clear, concise communicator
Ability to self-prioritize tasking and perform work without appreciable direction
Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Nice To Haves

Strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals.
Experience with Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems LVD Systems Engineering standards/guidelines and expectations.
Experience with Systems Testing.
Experience with Agile development environments is strongly desired; experience with JIRA is preferred.
The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level launch vehicle requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Systems Engineering effort on the GMD Booster Program complies with all internal standards and guidelines.
Function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
Regular interface with program management, engineering staff and external customers is expected.
Requirements capture, definition, flow down and derivation of lower-level requirements.
Verification activities (planning and final capture) and using a requirements-based testing approach.
System integration including hardware/software design implementation and testing.