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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. The selected candidate will report to the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Targeting Department. The SEIT Targeting Department supports various Targeting Operating Unit EO/IR programs including LITENING and IRST.
The Systems Engineer applies core principles of systems engineering in order to deliver innovative, affordable, highly reliable systems solutions that meet customer needs, key performance parameters, and program execution goals.
Responsibilities may include proposal development (technical writing, cost estimation), requirements development, requirements decomposition and derivation, physical and functional system design definition (use case diagrams, block diagrams, activity diagrams, etc.), hardware and software design definition, system integration, verification, qualification, and validation activities, or production / sustainment program engineering support.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Additional benefits
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Schedule
Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications:
BS degree in engineering with a minimum of 2 years' related experience in an engineering environment or Masters degree in STEM with a minimum of 0 years of related experience
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter mentality with proven ability to identify gaps and independently drive path to closure
Demonstrated ability to apply Systems level thinking within the design decision making process
US Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain a full Secret clearance and SAP clearance prior to start
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with DOORS
Experience working on systems development projects within the defense industry that encompass both hardware and software
Experience working on EO/IR, laser, or related complex electronic systems development projects
Familiarity with the DOD Systems Engineering approach toward development and verification and validation of complex systems, subsystems, and components
Experience working on systems development projects that encompass both hardware and software
Experience in the decomposition, allocation, and derivation of Stakeholder requirements to System, Subsystem, and component level specifications
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Active SAP clearance(s)
Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications:
BS degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years' related experience in an engineering environment or Masters degree in STEM with a minimum of 3 years of related experience
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter mentality with proven ability to identify gaps and independently drive path to closure
In-depth knowledge of the DOD Systems Engineering approach toward development and verification and validation of complex systems, subsystems, and components
Demonstrated ability to apply Systems level thinking within the design decision making process
Proficiency in the decomposition, allocation, and derivation of Stakeholder requirements to System, Subsystem, and component level specifications
1 or more years experience working on systems development projects that encompass both hardware and software
Familiarity with DOORS
US Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain a full Secret clearance and SAP clearance prior to start
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency using DOORS
1 or more years experience in Systems Engineering for Military Aircraft Systems or Subsystems (Knowledge of platform mission scenarios, Airworthiness requirements, etc.
1 or more years experience in Systems Engineering for DOD contracts
1 or more years experience working on systems development projects within the defense industry that encompass both hardware and software
Experience working on EO/IR, laser, or related complex electronic systems development projects
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Active SAP clearance(s)
Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,600
Salary Range 2: $99,800 - $149,800
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.
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.