Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10074063Category: EngineeringLocation: Dulles,
VA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance
Type: SCITelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this
positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance
may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space
Division in Dulles, VA and Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a qualified
and experienced Lead Systems Engineer for a space-to-ground
communications network program.This Systems Engineering role is
responsible for leading the Systems Engineering technical team,
which includes the following duties: conducting systems analysis
and trades, coordinating Systems engineering activities, managing
the engineering baseline, interfaces, and requirements/V& V,
subcontractor technical oversight, CAM/EVMS duties,
preparing/presenting SE material at all major reviews and PMRs and
interfacing with the customer and SETAs on all space segment
technical issues.The responsibilities include both
individual-contributor and leadership roles, within a
multi-disciplined engineering team. Successful candidate will also
be called upon to support other activities, including architecture
studies, mission support, and traditional Systems Engineering
functions. In this lead role, the Lead Systems Engineer is expected
to be self-directed using previous experience to lead design,
analysis and execution efforts. Candidates must be able to
recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating
within budget and on schedule.Responsibilities/Duties:Lead/Provide
major support to the entire program technical team.Lead and
optimize designs, processing, and mission success.Troubleshoot and
develop solutions to complex problems that the program may
encounter.Develop, author and/or provide input to major program
data products and other deliverables.Technical management of
program elementsPlanning and conduct of technical reviews and
technical baselineWriting status and technical performance reviews
and reportsMentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior
staffThe candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and
must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers
to achieve the goals of the program team.The candidate must have
exceptional problem solving abilities, troubleshooting expertise,
and be able to drive challenging technical issues to resolution to
meet customer and mission-critical timelines. Leadership skills
include the ability to help guide the systems engineering team
through a culture transition that will be based on systems
engineering rigor.Basic Qualifications:Systems Engineer 4
Bachelor's Degree in STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or
related area and 9+ years of experience, Master's Degree and 7+
years of experience; or a PhD and 4+ years of experience.Experience
with Model Based Systems Engineering for requirements and
architecture management (DOORS and Cameo Systems Modeler
preferred)Experience developing planning, training, and technical
briefings for wide ranging audiences including technician,
engineer, sub-contractor, client, executive leadershipMust be a US
citizen with an active Top Secret / SCIExperience working on
programs that have implemented Agile methodologies such as Kanban
or ScrumPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the Space Domain and
familiarity with space vehicle subsystems and
components.Understanding of both the operations and sustainment of
ground-based government communications systems and their
interactions with national security space payloads and
missions.Technical experience in any of the following: RF
communications, space-to-ground communications, network
engineering, and electrical/mechanical systems.Prior experience
with Cost Account Management and EVMS oversight for multi-phased
development projects.Certified as an INCOSE CSEP or ESEP.Salary
Range: $125,800 USD $188,600 USDEmployees 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
https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.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 http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship
is required for most positions.
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