Safety Systems Engineer - Principal / Sr. Principal

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The Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test & Logistics (SEIT&L) Department at Northrop Grumman Oceanic is seeking a System Safety Engineer. 

This position is based out of Annapolis, MD.  Distributed work opportunities at other Northrop Grumman campuses may be considered.  In this position you will support complex, dynamic, maritime programs of national strategic importance. This opportunity will allow you to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art oceanic systems, providing exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies, including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime surface communication technologies, advanced algorithms, and more.

In this position you will perform functions such as the following:

• Develop and implement Product or System Safety Plans
• Develop and implement Certification Program Plan
• Conduct hazard analyses, identify mitigations
• Identify and help manage Critical Safety Items/Processes (CSIs/CSPs)
• Perform system safety audits
• Develop requirements, make design recommendations, and review designs and procedures for safe operation and compliance
• Provide safety observation services during integration and test activities
• Present to internal and external customers on safety-related topics at program milestones

Though not required, experience with Navy customers and underwater/naval systems such as torpedoes, towed vehicles, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), SONAR/sensor systems, underwater mechanical structures and cabling, submarine payloads, etc. is desired. Experience in anti-submarine warfare, seabed warfare, and Navy tactics would also be desirable.  Multiple positions are available; assignments will be made based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Our diverse and passionate engineering team encourages collaboration and is committed to personal and technical growth. We are distinguished by our welcoming, dependable workplace culture that supports work-life balance, innovation, and STEM outreach; all of which have made our campus a great place to work for more than 50 years.

This is a multi-level requisition; offers will be made commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications.  Please consider applying regardless of experience level, especially if you align well with some or all of the preferred qualifications. This position is contingent upon clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; Masters in related STEM degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; PhD in related STEM degree with 0 years experience.

• Ability to perform safety engineering activities including report generation.

• Experience generating data products compliant with MIL-STD-881 or other governing standard

• Experience working in a team environment to include gathering inputs from others to inform safety assessments predictions.

• Active or current U.S. Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI with CI polygraph

• U.S. citizenship required

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal level:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience; Masters in related STEM degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience; PhD in related STEM degree with 4 years experience.

• Ability to perform safety engineering activities including report generation.

• Experience generating data products compliant with MIL-STD-881 or other governing standard

• Experience working in a team environment to include gathering inputs from others to inform safety assessments predictions.

• Active or current U.S. Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI with CI polygraph

• U.S. citizenship required

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a keen interest in working in the maritime surface / undersea domain

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Have experience in the design, production, or maintenance of mechanical, electrical, or optical systems.

• Have experience in the Navy, Maritime, or subsea domain.

• Hold a current Top Secret/SCI and CI Polygraph.

• Have experience with the application of safety engineering in model-based design and the generation of associated digital design products

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.