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.
The P a ylo a d a nd Ground Systems org a niz a tion within the Northrop Grumm a n Sp a ce Systems pushes the bound a ries of innov a tion, redefines engineering c a p a bili ties, a nd drives a dv a nces in v a rious sciences. Our te a m is ch a rtered with providing the skills, innov a tive technologies to develop, design, produce a nd sust a in optimized product lines a cross the sector while providing a decisive a dv a nt a ge to the w a rfighter. Come be a p a rt of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in Aurora, CO .
The primary responsibilities include: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Basic Qualifications:
9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 7 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and CI poly
Preferred Qualifications :
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
Familiarity with space vehicle, ground segment, and land-based network segment design
Experience with Requirements Management
Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
Excellent technical writing and team building skills
Salary Range: $123,800 - $185,800
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 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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