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Systems Engineer - 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman · United States-Utah-Corinne

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.     

The individual selected for this role will be working to a specific set of documentation rules and guidelines which may involve additional research to verify technical content.  They will participate in modifying and providing input to policies and procedures that govern CM-related processes, collaborate with stakeholders to identify and pursue CM process improvements, as related to spec preparation.  In addition, they professionally interface with customers, functional/integrated product teams, and others to troubleshoot and seek for solutions required to mature and deliver the specification products.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Focused on the specification preparation function for Science and Engineering ensure specifications are created and maintained consistent to the high level of quality our customers and internal standards expect.
  • Specifications comprise requirements/customer need definition to define design space constraints that will be used for downstream verification. 
  • The systems engineer will be involved with all specifications used in the design solution including but not limited to item/product specifications, material specifications, process specifications and system specifications. 
  • Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Broad understanding of CM principles, methods, and product lifecycles.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of system engineering and engineering documentation.
  • Understanding of requirements and verification origin, structure and flow down.
  • Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
  • Understands or can determine overall impact of requirements management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with interpersonal savvy with a focus in collaboration and conflict management.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Interface with DEs, MEs, PEs, and other System Eng.
  • Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate technical content for cohesiveness and completeness. 

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Broad understanding of CM principles, methods, and product lifecycles.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of system engineering and engineering documentation.
  • Understanding of requirements and verification origin, structure and flow down.
  • Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
  • Understands or can determine overall impact of requirements management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with interpersonal savvy with a focus in collaboration and conflict management.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Interface with DEs, MEs, PEs, and other System Eng.
  • Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate technical content for cohesiveness and completeness. 

 Preferred Qualifications:             

  • An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Technical (aerospace) background is preferred
  • CMII certification is preferred
  • Strong technical writing and editing skills to express written requirements in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work in an often fast-paced environment to meet aggressive schedule due dates while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
  • Solid skill level in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge or demonstrated experience using PLM, MBSE, MRP, or similar software.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary 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.

Software pay context

Based on 7,925 disclosed Software salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $158K/year, with most offers between $124K and $200K (10th–90th percentile: $102K–$235K).

This posting lists $79K–$119K, below the $158K market median.

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