RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Systems Sector, needs aspiring Systems Engineering Leaders to support it’s rapidly growing space vehicle design and production programs within the space superiority and warfighting division working on large spaced based systems, where NG builds and integrates the missions important to national security. This position can be filled in either Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ. This position is 100% on site and does not support remote work.

 

The Deputy Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in leading the space segment technical team, which may include:

• Supporting systems analyses and trades
• Helping to coordinate space segment engineering activities through engineering baseline management, interface management and requirements/V&V management
• The opportunity to take on stretch assignments such as supporting integration & test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, cost account management and preparing and presenting SE material for major program reviews.

 

In this role, the Deputy Lead Systems Engineer is expected to be self-directed using previous experience in design, analysis and execution efforts and to advise more junior level staff on the execution of the systems engineering statement of work for the program with mentorship and guidance from the Lead systems engineer and chief engineer.

This position can be filled at level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Engineer Level 3 - B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 5 years of experience; M.S. in STEM or related area and 3 years of experience.
• Senior Principal Engineer Level 4 - B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 8 years of experience; M.S. in STEM or related area and 6 years of experience
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI clearance at time of application
• Technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
• Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test
• Must be Proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team
• Experience with fast paced production programs across the product life cycle
• Experience with space vehicle hardware and/or software
• Existing SCI and/or Program Access

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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.