Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Groton, CT

1d•$87,600 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, re-defines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. We are looking for you to join our team as a Strategic Weapons System Launcher Systems Engineer based out of Groton CT., Northrop Grumman’s General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) location. You will be part of a small, highly specialized team that will install and test of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for U.S. Navy’s Columbia class submarine: a new construction ballistic missile submarine program. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with excellent communication skills, exhibits flexibility, and works well within a diverse team environment. This position can be hired at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer with 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering. (For Systems Engineer)
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering. (For Principal Systems Engineer)
US citizenship
Active current Interim Secret Clearance to start and to be considered.
Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%.
Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program.
Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment.
Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard.
Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at both the Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT shipyard sites.
Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs.
Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required.
Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques.
Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action.
Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished.
Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues.
Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies.
Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs.