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 systems engineer for hardware-centric systems. 

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:

• Work within multi-disciplined teams, performing in one or more of the following functions: mission engineering, requirements development & management (using DOORS), system architecture development, system modeling including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), establishing and integrating components of a digital design thread, interface development & management, concept of operations (CONOPS) development & management, trade studies / analysis of alternatives, integration & test, and verification & validation.

• Develop systems engineering work products associated with the functions above.

• Prepare and brief technical packages to company leadership and customers.

• Support project and program processes, reviews, and technical planning activities.

• Develop content and present during milestone reviews including Systems Requirement Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Consent to Ship Review (CSR).

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. This position is contingent upon clearance and customer approval.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Level:  

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science in a STEM field.; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.

• A Current/Active DoD Top Secret clearance

• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation.

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

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Level:  

• 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.

• A Current/Active DoD Top Secret clearance

• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering processes, including (but not limited to) requirements development & management, system modeling, system architecture development, interface traceability, integration & test, and verification & validation.

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

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Willing to learn additional discipline areas.

• Broad experience with systems engineering applied throughout the systems “V” lifecycle model.

• Proficiency in requirements management and tools such as IBM DOORS.

• Familiarity with architecture frameworks/modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, DoDAF, UPDM and/or UAF).

• Proficiency in Model-Based tools (e.g., Rhapsody, Cameo, ModelCenter, SIEMENS Teamcenter).

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include mentorship and working/interfacing with customers.

• Experience leading teams of systems engineers (e.g., as SEIT Lead).

• Experience preparing work products associated with the System Engineering milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).

• Experience in naval warfare domains such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Mine-Warfare (MIW), Cyber Warfare, and/or other.

• Industry/company recognition and awards, attendance and participation in industry/engineering conferences and symposiums, and/or patents/disclosures/publications.

• A Current/Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

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