Sentinel - Interface Systems Engineer / Interfaces Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop GrummanHuntsville, AL
$87,600 - $163,200Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense has an opening for a Systems Engineer (level 2)/Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) to join its team in Huntsville AL in support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified individuals. This role will be a member of a team of system engineers who will continue to mature the interfaces products for the weapon system from Preliminary Design Review phase to a Critical Design Review and beyond. The role includes working in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and/or supporting the development of at least the following key interface artifacts: Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Interface Requirements & Verification Plans Interface Logical and Physical Architecture Interface Nx CAD Models Interface Mentor Capital Wiring Diagrams The successful candidate will demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate. They will have an ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish assigned and team taskings.

Requirements

  • Systems Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a master’s degree.
  • Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience, or 3 years of related experience with a master’s degree, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
  • Systems Engineer (Level 2): 1 year of experience working with Cameo or similar tools.
  • Systems Engineer (Level 2): 1 year of experience working with DOORS or similar tools.
  • Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3): 2 years of experience working with Cameo or similar tools.
  • Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3): 2 years of experience working with DOORS or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

  • 1 or more years of experience with technical review boards.
  • 1 or more years of experience working with interfaces.
  • 1 or more years of experience leading/supporting trade studies or tiger teams.
  • 1 or more years of experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar.
  • 1 or more years of experience working with NX or similar tools.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and/or supporting the development of key interface artifacts, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Requirements & Verification Plans, Interface Logical and Physical Architecture, Interface Nx CAD Models, and Interface Mentor Capital Wiring Diagrams.
  • Working in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
  • Demonstrating technical skills, organization, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Developing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate.
  • Operating in a team environment and collaborating across the program as required to accomplish assigned and team taskings.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
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