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Northrop Grumman

Principal Systems Engineer

redondo beach, CA

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Northrop Grumman lists this Principal Systems Engineer opportunity in redondo beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description 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 Defense Systems seeks a Systems Engineer to join our diverse team, working on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) portfolio of programs in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected candidate will support the FAAD Integration and Test team for an Army Air Defense System that includes defense against manned aircraft; rockets, artillery, and mortars; unmanned aerial systems (UAS); and cruise missile defense.

All work must be performed on-site in Redondo Beach.

This requisition may be filled at the Principal System Engineer or Senior Principal System Engineer level:

Principal System Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of relevant experience in system engineering related to software systems; or 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD) or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered

Senior Principal System Engineer - Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience in system engineering related to software systems; or 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD) or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree may be considered

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Become expert in the operation of the FAAD System

Become expert in connecting the FAAD System to various sensors, weapons, and Army tactical interfaces

Develop and execute System Test Threads on the FAAD software application

Clearly explain and document (verbally and in writing) problems and improvements in the FAAD System

Explain and execute software test procedures for NG mission assurance and government test witnessing

Prepare technical presentations for management and the government customer

Support the integration and test of the FAAD system with other systems at various tests around the world

Analyze interface and functionality problems

Work with the software team to correct or improve capabilities

Verify successful integration of the FAAD System with interfacing systems

Travel up to 25% of the time is required

Basic Qualifications

Experience with integration and testing of software

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience creating test scenarios to test new functionality and verify requirements

Able to multi-task and demonstrate strong time-management skills

Demonstrated ability to function in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Demonstrated ability to follow detailed steps in order to ensure tests are completed and products delivered

Hold or able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Following Are Good To Have, But Are Not Required

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Strong mathematics and statistics aptitude/experience

Ability to read and interpret system level requirements

Experience with public speaking in order to present test material directly to customers

Ability to work with diverse technical, programmatic and user communities, supporting the modernization, capability development, integration and test of an Army command and control system

Current DoD Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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redondo beach, CA, 90278, US

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