Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Active Interim Secret clearance

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

99d • $118,600 - $178,000

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 is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the Next Generation Interceptor Lockheed Martin (NGI LM) program. The scope includes a First Stage Solid Rocket Motor (FSRM) and Thrust Vector Control System (TVCS) systems engineering, design, development, integration, testing, manufacture of Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD), and flight test articles for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years engineering experience
• US DoD Interim Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Strong technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to generate, and document system level launch vehicle requirements
• Strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously
• Familiar with MBSE (Cameo) and DOORS

Nice To Haves

• MS in Systems engineering, or related engineering discipline
• US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application

Responsibilities

• Work on the NGI LM in a dynamic multi-disciplinary and multi-division environment
• Regular interface with program management, engineering staff and external customers
• Execute systems engineering efforts that include direct and in-direct management of engineers with limited oversight from engineering senior leadership personnel in a collaborative environment
• Solicit, negotiate, track, and verify mission requirements are met through design, test, or analysis
• Participate in or manage customer directed trade studies and development efforts
• Present and prepare materials for presentation during critical reviews
• Perform vehicle performance assessments, and participate in system level verification/data review activities

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree