Sr Principal Engineer System Safety (26-372)

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

6d•$117,500 - $185,000•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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Principal Engineer, System Safety (26-372), to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview: The C2BMC program is an essential element of the Missile Defense System, providing the operational framework that enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battlespace, and dynamically manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. Within this context, the Systems Safety Engineer provides systems safety engineering expertise and develops program safety plans that guide the engineering team in applying safety guidance and standards. The successful candidate will support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other program personnel and will perform additional systems engineering tasks as needed to ensure safe, effective, and reliable system performance.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and software systems engineering, with emphasis on developing new systems and integrating existing systems
Experience performing system safety assessment and evaluating safety impacts across complex systems
Ability to collaborate in an integrated team environment with systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop and implement safe, effective solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document safety analyses and present technical information to diverse audiences
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Systems engineering background with specialization in system and software safety
Experience analyzing system and software designs to ensure safety requirements are met, and hazards are controlled or eliminated
Ability to apply engineering principles to recommend and influence design features that meet safety criteria, including fault tolerance, fail-safe behavior, and hazard mitigation
Experience developing safety documents to support customer and test requirements, such as: System Safety Program Plans (SSPP), System Safety Analyses/Assessments (SSA/SRA), Safety Assessment Reports (SAR)
Experience with hazard identification techniques and participation in hazard analysis activities (e.g., Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis)
Experience participating in or supporting System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs)
Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑882E and experience implementing a compliant system safety program on complex defense systems
Experience identifying safety‑critical requirements and defining associated verification and validation requirements

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with missile defense, command and control, or other large, complex weapon systems is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and perform systems safety engineering activities for C2BMC capabilities, providing safety-focused guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams
Develop, implement, and maintain program system safety plans that ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, policies, and customer guidance
Integrate system safety considerations across product lines and capabilities, ensuring safety is addressed from concept through design, integration, test, and fielding
Generate and contribute to responsible sections of capability specifications, including safety-related requirements and criteria
Train and mentor less-experienced personnel in systems engineering and system/software safety techniques, methods, and best practices
Review the content and technical details of engineering products to ensure system safety requirements are appropriately addressed and documented
Act as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts and other stakeholders on an as-required basis, representing C2BMC system safety positions and analyses
Apply systems engineering and software systems engineering principles—particularly in the context of system safety assessment and impact analysis—to both new system developments and integration of existing systems
Support hazard identification, hazard analysis, and risk assessments to identify safety-critical functions, potential hazards, and mitigation strategies
Coordinate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test, and operations teams to ensure safety requirements are properly integrated and verified
Support the development and maintenance of safety-related artifacts and documentation as required by the program and customer
Interface with internal team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality system safety products are generated on schedule and within available resources
Support occasional travel to customers or test locations, as required, to participate in reviews, working groups, and test activities