RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems currently has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Clearfield, UT and will support ICBM – Sustainment.

What you will get to do:

As a member of the ICBM-S assessment team, you will get to:

• Develop innovative approaches to analyzing weapon system data with statistics and data analysis to help sustain and maintain the Minuteman III (MMIII) weapon system
• Analyze failure and performance data across ICBM subsystems
• Develop engaging visualizations and reports to show MMIII data trends and results
• Prepare presentations and reports to brief Northrop Grumman and Air Force leadership on the status of weapon system assessment and risks
• Participate and lead risk management of weapon system parts and subsystems
• Dynamically engage with AF customers to meet their needs and provide them with needed insight for sustainment of the ICBM weapon system

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; 3 years of experience with a Masters’ degree in STEM; or 1 year of experience with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 2 years of hands-on experience with data analytics, automation, or coding (e.g., Python, R, or similar)
• 1 year of experience using advanced data analytics tools and techniques to provide insight into complex system or weapon-system conditions
• 1 year of experience designing, implementing, and using data models to create reports and visualizations for large data sets
• 1 year of experience analyzing data trends, identifying patterns, and developing predictive or statistical models to support project performance metrics, risk management, and process improvement initiatives, and to ensure compliance with government regulations and contract requirements
• 2 years of experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• 2 years of experience working with large, complex, or multi-source datasets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience working with DoD or Air Force customers
• Experience collaborating directly with program managers, engineers, and government stakeholders to define data requirements and reporting solutions
• Experience working with and designing relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and data pipelines/ETL processes
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations for leadership decision-making
• Experience applying statistical methods or machine learning techniques to develop predictive models
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to ensure data quality and integrity (e.g., data validation, reconciliation, QA processes)

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.