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Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (SS SRR610)

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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (SS SRR610)

Linthicum Heights, MD

Requisition ID: R10169109
Category: Engineering
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Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America
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Clearance Type: Polygraph
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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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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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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. Today's dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small - solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique "More than Moore" solutions.

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The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking Systems Engineer to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.
What You'll get to Do:

Plan and support the core functions and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions.
* Support close out program reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Etc.
* Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
* Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
* Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline
* Serve as the Logistics and Supportability Interface ensuring that all applicable specialty engineering disciplines horizontally integrate across applicable phases of the program lifecycle.
* Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
* Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.
* Oversee the establishment and execution of the program lifecycle and work products.
* Support the transition of the project to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholders.
* Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.
* Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives.
This position is contingent upon clearance.
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.
This position can be filled at the Principal Systems Engineer OR the Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Qualifications for both are listed below.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
* Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
* Demonstrated Experience working with CAMEO.
* Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification.
* Demonstrated Backlog Planning and Management.
* Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
* This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience.
* Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML).
* Demonstrated Experience working with CAMEO.
* Demonstrated Requirements Management from Elicitation to Verification.
* Demonstrated Backlog Planning and Management.
* Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
* This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:

Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
* Experience leading technical teams.
* Demonstrated Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle, Focus on SRR to CDR.
* Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems.
* Master's degree or PhD in STEM or technical management.
* Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements (UAF).
* Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally. Experience managing contracts of $10M+
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Salary Range: $102,400 - $160,900
Salary Range 2: *$127,000 - $199,600
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): Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10169109
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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