Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Reliability)
Requisition ID: R10172826
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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 Reliability Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
This requisition can be filled as a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining necessary clearances prior to start date.
Job Duties:
-Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions, de-rating analysis, allocation of reliability requirements, performing failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and identify fault modes and responses, identify critical items and document controls, and support to design reviews.
-Candidate should have knowledge of functional block diagrams, creating reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics
-Ability to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.
-Adapt probability and statistical tools to solve problems involving non-standard configurations and definitions of system success.
-Utilize industry tools to conduct Reliability analysis.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:
-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 1+ years of engineering experience
-Ability to perform various reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for identifying fault modes and responses
-Familiarity with modeling and simulations and software analysis tools used in Reliability analysis
-Familiarity with functional block diagrams, reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics
-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience
-Ability to perform various reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for identifying fault modes and responses
-Familiarity with modeling and simulations and software analysis tools used in Reliability analysis
-Familiarity with functional block diagrams, reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics
-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design
-Combining hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware and systems
-PM&P and Electronics Design experience or exposure
-Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Active US Govt. DoD Top Secret clearance and/or active SCI access at time of application
This requisition can be filled as a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining necessary clearances prior to start date.
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.
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.
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.