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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Colorado Springs, CO role ($104k–$194k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Principal Engineer Systems or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Location: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Space Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. This position can be staffed at a Principal or Sr Principal and will be based in Colorado Springs, CO.
What You’ll Get to Do In this role, you will provide Systems Engineering expertise within a radar, site activation, or compute Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Responsibilities include:
Developing, managing, analyzing, and maintaining system requirements, including decomposition and traceability from customer requirements and CONOPS to design-level requirements as part of an IPT focused.
Performing functional analysis and system trade studies across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operations, and maintenance.
Supporting development of clear, executable requirements, interface, and test/verification documentation.
Supporting integration, test, and verification activities and requirements verification.
Defining and tracking technical performance measurements (TPMs).
Preparing and supporting technical materials for major program reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, SVR, and TRR, and other reviews as required.
Facilitating capture of technical content from subject matter experts to support CDRL development, technical baseline updates, and I&T consultation.
Interfacing with internal leadership and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
Principal: 5 Years with Bachelors in STEM, 3 Years with Masters STEM, or 1 Year with PhD
Sr Principal: 8 years with Bachelors in STEM, 6 years with Masters STEM, or 4 years with PhD
Experience with requirements decomposition and requirements management.
Experience working with cross-functional IPTs.
Experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle for system development.
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
Experience with SharePoint.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Experience with Agile software development (PI Planning, two-week sprints, story pointing, etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to plan and execute work both independently and in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to organize and work in cross-functional teams with a customer-focused approach.
The ability and willingness to travel but on a minimal basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with technical writing for specifications and technical baseline documentation.
MBSE experience (Cameo).
Familiarity with PLM tools (Siemens, Windchill, Teamcenter).
Familiarity with scaled compute cluster development, hypervisors, and network engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $104,000 - $194,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Agile, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project.
What is the seniority level for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Principal / Staff level position.
How do I apply for Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
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