Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The position may be filled at Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal Systems Engineer). The work spans systems engineering disciplines and products, including requirements and verification, interfaces, architecture, CAMEO, Model Based Systems Engineering, DOORS administration, and design. The engineer will support development of verification plans and products, test requirements, and other key products; assist with preparation and execution of milestones; and collaborate with Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, working groups, stakeholders, and control boards. Responsibilities may be tailored to the selected candidate’s skills and experience. The position is contingent on obtaining and maintaining business and/or customer funding and obtaining final security clearances and program access within a reasonable period determined by the company. Continued employment is subject to maintaining the clearance and program access required for the position. The role requires travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 or more years of engineering experience.
- For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 or more years of engineering experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- At application, active SCI access, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- Maintain the clearance level and program access required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, Cameo Enterprise Architect, and SysML modeling or equivalent.
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals.
- Prior spacecraft project experience.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with DOORS.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong communication and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented approach and strong organizational skills.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and active SCI access at application and before the start date.
Responsibilities
- Work across systems engineering disciplines and products, including requirements and verification, interfaces, architecture, CAMEO, Model Based Systems Engineering, DOORS administration, and design.
- Support development of verification planning and products, test requirements, and other key products.
- Assist with preparation and execution of milestones.
- Collaborate with Space Vehicle Systems Engineering and engage with working groups, key stakeholders, and control boards.
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.
- Flexible schedules, including an example 9/80 schedule.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
