RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
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.
**Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.**
**Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Engineer Systems / Principal Engineer Systems Operations Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.**
**This role may be filled at either the **Engineer Systems** / **Principal Engineer Systems** based on qualifications listed below**
The candidate will partner with the Chief Architect and Systems Engineering lead to design solutions for USAF Open Architecture development. Required qualifications include SysML modeling, MBSE tools or Mission Engineering experience, and an active Secret clearance. The role seeks innovative, adaptable thinkers who excel in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, can multitask, present verbally, and self-educate. Candidates must understand and apply traditional systems engineering concepts in an agile, accelerated setting and think "out of the box." This position is contingent on program award and budget.
**Key Responsibilities** :
+ Participate in architecture definition and complex system problem solving in support of Research and Advanced Design programs
+ Design, develop, and document systems that contain logical solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
+ Collaborate with the Chief Architect and Lead Systems Engineer to build out Systems Engineering artifacts in support of standards development for incorporation into Northrop Grumman adopting programs
+ Generate and present material to support internal and external customer briefings
**Benefits Statement:**
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
**Basic Qualifications (Engineer Systems Level):**
+ Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience , OR a Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience , OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
+ Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
+ Must have experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering
**Basic Qualifications (Principal Engineer Systems Level):**
+ Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
+ Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
+ Must have experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with AFSIM simulation and modeling
+ Knowledge and experience with the definition of OMS - Open Mission System Architecture Specification, UCI - Universal Command and Control Interface, and other DoD Open Architectures
+ Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite and Cameo Enterprise Architecture modeling for system design
+ Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains
+ Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers
+ Able to collaborate in a team environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.