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Northrop Grumman

Staff Principal Systems Engineer 5

ocean springs, MS

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Northrop Grumman lists this Staff Principal Systems Engineer 5 opportunity in ocean springs, Mississippi. 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: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems

Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.

Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability (tracing requirements to test plans/procedures/results)

Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.

Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.)

Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

The Qualified Candidate Will Possess The Following Skills

The ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

Demonstrate strategic thinking along with sound decision making and good judgments

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

Basic Qualifications Staff Principal Systems Engineer (5)

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 12 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 10 years relevant work experience, or PhD with 8 years of experience.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

First-hand experience with requirements and interface management

Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.

Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS

Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools

Must be a US citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering

Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities

First hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools (MagicDraw and / or Cameo preferred)

Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers

Design and operational knowledge of navy programs

Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active US Government Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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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ocean springs, MS, 39564, US

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