Principal Systems Engineer (TS Clearance Required at Start)

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.

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.

SSSD has an opening for a System Safety Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

The candidate will be expected to support tasks involving System Safety which may include:

- Reviews product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.

- Independently analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.

- Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.

- Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

- Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

- Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

- PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

- A Dept. of Defense Top Secret level clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years

- System Engineering background with System Safety experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience performing Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Test Hazard Analyses (THA), and support incorporating updates into the existing Hazard Tracking System (HTS) records and Safety Analysis Report (SAR)

- Experience developing a System Safety Program Plan

- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E

- Familiarity with OSHA Standards

- Experience working on Space or Laser programs

- Experience leading a System Safety team/effort

- Experience with DoD safety programs highly desired

- Experience performing System Safety across all phases of a program

- Experience performing Safety on the floor during Integration and Test, Assembly, and moving of hardware

- Ability to apply extensive technical expertise in System Safety, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and clearly present technical approaches and findings

- Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

- Ability to work independently, without appreciable direction

- Ability to guide the successful completion of major programs

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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Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.