Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer (TS/SCI w/Polygraph)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!We are seeking a Systems Engineer on the Rushmore Program to spearhead modernization efforts for a critical system of national importance. This role will include coordinating changes, baseline management, deliveries and operations of a complex Operations and Maintenance (O&M) phase system.
This position will be based at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado.
What you will get to do:

• Coordinate software/hardware deliveries from factory and development sources to ensure site standards and waivers are well communicated
• Manage software and documentations baselines while coordinating updates and reviews
• Facilitate and promote the programs Risk, Issue and Opportunity process
• Review proposed systems changes for a variety of inter-related programs to determine potential impacts and facilitate implementation across an international enterprise
• Orchestrate arrival processes for temporary support personnel for major milestones and act as location POC for current restrictions and policies
• Develop new tools and processes for improving efficiency
• Pursue operational certification and collaborate on documentation process management
• Work with a small team that is highly energized and has a large program impact This position may be filled as either a Level 2 or Level 3 Systems EngineerBasic Qualifications:
  • Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 2 years systems engineering experience; 0 years with a Masters
  • Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 5 years related experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD
  • ttention to detail and an eye for continual improvement
  • Linux familiarity
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and Polygraph
  • The ability to obtain a United States PassportPreferred Qualifications:
    • Familiarity with government acquisition and delivery processes
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Comfortable with programs in an O&M phase
    • Experience with document and software baseline management processes and tools
    • Project Management experience
    • A familiarity with operational spacecraft systems
    • Ability to work occasional 12 hour shifts, 5:30am to 5:30pm in support of mission requirements Salary Range: $78,600 USD - $118,000 USD
      Salary Range 2: $96,900 USD - $145,300 USD
      
      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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
      
      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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
      

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