Systems Engineer 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

5d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Systems Engineer 3/4 will be responsible for the team’s technical execution, standards, workflow processes, and NASA program/project support. The qualified candidate must be able to provide mentoring and leadership to a team of highly skilled systems engineers in delivery of technical products and associated risks, manage workload, improve team standard methods, ensure product quality control, and provide an example of company standards. This role will report directly to the Systems Engineering Manager. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience (for Level 3)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years in Systems Engineering methods (for Level 3)
Strong understanding and broad application of systems engineering thinking
Experience developing and implementing internal standards
Understanding of solid rocket motor system physics, design and testing
Ability to travel: Travel expectation of 5% – 10%
Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience (for Level 4)
Candidate must have a minimum of 8 years in Systems Engineering methods (for Level 4)

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of the Systems methods (Requirements, Verification, ICDs, MBSE)
Engineering leadership experience in solid rocket motor development, qualification and production
Experience as a Project Engineer with demonstrated experience planning work and performing to that plan
Experience working multiple programs. Prefer a variety of programs (size, scope, products, etc.)
Demonstrated experience supporting both internal and external customers
Employee talent identification and development
Strong understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, engineering/business systems, workflow, resource management, product development, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in guiding a functional systems team from product conception through certification
Defining functional/programmatic risks and risk management

Responsibilities

Use MBSE best practices to establish modeling methodologies
Provide training and mentoring to develop modeling capabilities with team
Provide critical review of team product deliverables
Coordinate with leadership to schedule SE team tasks and manage balanced work assignments among team members
Maintain awareness of team progress and help resolve challenges to keep work progress on track
Communicate work progress between team members, leadership and program
Act as liaison between systems engineering, chief engineering, and program management
Cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external customers
Drive team culture
Drive team vision
Other duties as assigned