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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($123k–$184k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
MBSE Systems Engineer (Senior Principal Level)
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a MBSE Systems Engineer (Senior Principal Level) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, you will perform system engineering activities for all levels of a total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. You'll also perform use case development and prepare systems engineering artifacts, including the definition of Features and Subsystem Features to be developed by program Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to implement customer-requested capabilities. Finally, you also will communicate Features and Subsystem Features relationships to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs systems integration, and verification for total systems.
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software features.
- Support Feature Definition, management, analysis, and traceability, to translate customer requirements and CONOPS into Features, and further allocate to lower levels.
- Coordinate across ARTs to ensure full decomposition of Features
- Define and execute overall system verification plan and associated products for FCA. Coordinate verification with ARTs to ensure proper verification roll-up. Manage overall verification products in support of system sell-off.
- Work on an agile team utilizing Jira to track work progress
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
- Must have an active US Government 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 within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Must have experience with MBSE/SysML Modeling, with software Rhapsody, Cameo, or another modeling tool with similar purpose.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with training systems
- Understanding of the training system lifecycle
- Experience with aircrew simulator design and development
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $123,000 - $184,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: JIRA, Agile.
What is the seniority level for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Staff level position.
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