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Principal Systems Engineer /Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

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Northrop Grumman

Principal Systems Engineer /Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Fairfax, VA

Requisition ID: R10180511
Category: Engineering
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Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America
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Clearance Type: SCI
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Positions Available: 1
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. 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.

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The Maritime Targeting Cell (MTC) develops DoD afloat, mobile and ground-based systems solutions for multi-domain system integration to demonstrate integrated, secure data delivery and information synthesis at tactical edge of combat.
The MTC Design team is composed of systems engineers and design engineers who are able to decompose requirements and system use cases into lower-level requirements and behaviors, synthesize design of hardware or software to meet requirements, and produce design artifacts for guidance to other teams.
We are seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join the MTC Deploy team at our Fairfax, VA location.
REQUISITE SKILLS
• Principal engineer (T03): Bachelor's degree in computer science or other STEM related degree with 5 + years of experience; 3 years with a masters degree.
• Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in computer science or other STEM related degree with 8 + years of experience; 6 years with a Masters; 3 years with a PhD.
Active TS/SCI and willingness to sit for a polygraph at the time application.
• Experience with Requirement Specifications and Interface Control Document development.
• Understanding of systems engineering "V" and how it relates to product development.
• Experience in gathering requirements, leading exercises or demonstrations.
• Definition of test requirements and technical review of procedures.
• Interface with program and customer personnel.
• Familiarity with Mission Operations Centers architectures and interfaces.
• Strong written and oral communications skills

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Active TS/SCI with poly
• Detailed familiarity with space system operational documentation.
• Understanding of risk management processes and how systems engineering decisions mitigate risk
• Mentor newer members of the operations team.
• Experience working on Agile programs and methodology.
• Understanding and implementation of Model Based Systems Engineering
Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500
Salary Range 2: *$137,400 - $206,000
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.
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.
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Fairfax, VA, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10180511
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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