Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Oklahoma City, OK.

In this role you will be conducting research, writing requirements, developing models, and performing analysis while working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure to drive the development of new program requirements, refine existing program requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. The selected candidate will collaborate across the engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate and communicate technical capabilities and analyses with internal stakeholders and external customers across multiple simultaneous Modernization and Sustainment efforts.

This position may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer OR Senior Principal Systems Engineer level.

Key Responsibilities:
---Develop, mature, and coordinate requirements, and model artifacts to support the design, development, and sustainment of integrated components of a large system across multiple contracts.
---Ensure all Systems Engineering work instructions, style guides etc. are implemented and followed, and educate team members on relevant processes and plans.
---Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures.
---Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
---Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.
---Solicit input from various stakeholders and team members to synthesize data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
---Administer primary requirements management tool (DOORS) and provide ultimate approval authority for final changes to be integrated into program baselines
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer :
--- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a PH.D. in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
---Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
---Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer :
--- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a PH.D. in a STEM discipline AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
---Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
---Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
---Active SAP clearance.
---Previous experience in aviation and defense programs.
---Experience with DOORS, including administration
---Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements
---Familiarity with Agile practices.
---Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO)
---Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Crucible)
---Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
---Experience with object-oriented modeling and software best practices.
---Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.

Salary Range: $83,000 USD - $124,600 USD
Salary Range 2: $102,900 USD - $154,300 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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