Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer - Special Programs & Futures

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT
•$166,500 - $249,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer (level 6) in Roy, Utah, to support Special Programs & Futures. The position leads systems engineering and architecture work for large programs, collaborating with program integrated product team counterparts, technical teams, and stakeholders. The engineer develops and matures architecture content, ensures system requirements are represented in the model, and uses Cameo Enterprise Architecture to develop behavioral, structural, and analytical systems architecture. The role also contributes to model-based systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, rapid prototyping, and demonstrations. The position requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last six years, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to pass screening for Enhanced Security Clearances. The standard work schedule is 9/80, with travel up to 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 14 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 12 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last six years.
  • Ability to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
  • Five years of experience developing model-based systems engineering products.
  • Four years of experience presenting to upper-level leadership.
  • Four years of experience leading a technical team.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree in STEM.
  • Experience as a technical lead, integrated product team lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function, with demonstrated team-building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership.
  • Experience in C2 system development.
  • Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated experience with development and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.
  • Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content for large program designs.
  • Help develop and incorporate appropriate system requirements and ensure they are properly represented in the model.
  • Develop behavioral, structural, and analytical systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture.
  • Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
  • Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes for model development, tool integration, and team integration.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of rapid prototyping and demonstrations.
  • Lead a technical team.

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 eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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