Staff Computer Systems Analyst

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Staff Computer Systems Analyst to be based out of Redondo Beach, CA. Successful candidate will be an experienced DOORS database manager responsible for training engineers to utilize DOORS effectively to manage requirements; determining the level of user access needed to perform their task; creating a tiered hierarchy schema; developing, providing content, and reviewing processes related to the DOORS schema, including DOORS training material and work instructions; mentoring junior engineers in database management tasks; developing and maintaining DXL scripts; importing and exporting data from DOORS; implementing approved changes; interfacing with IT for user account requests, break/fix issues, backups, schedule upgrades, etc. Responsible for program-level DOORS working group with objective ensuring consistency across DOORS database, including attributes, metrics, templates, etc.

Essential Functions:

Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9+ years of engineering experience
• Must have an active Dept. of Defense Top Secret level clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years OR
• Requisition requires the candidate to have SCI access. Candidate must be able to maintain active U.S. Government SCI access with a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience working on aircraft or spacecraft systems
• Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements
• Experience in system architecture, CONOPs, or model based system engineering
• Experience in subsystem, payload, or system integration
• Experience using DOORS, Cameo
• Strong people skills
• Excellent communication skills (upward and downward)

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & - Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules:  For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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