Systems Engineer Integration (Engineer or Principal Level; San Diego, CA)

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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, CA.

This Role can be fulfilled at either the Systems Engineer Level or the Principal Systems Engineer Level

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications for a Systems Engineer is a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience OR a Masters' Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer is a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience OR a Masters' Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 3 years' experience, or a PhD with 0 years' of relevant experience
• Experience in integrating hardware and software in a lab environment as well as interface management
• Experience in at least one aspect of aerospace Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, requirements verification and requirements management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to maintain program special access
• Familiarity with JIRA software tool (and/or similar) for issue tracking and resolution
• Experience in software development, including interfacing with systems engineering and integration and test
• Experience in Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) process
• Strong leadership, excellent communication, and strong presentation skills
• Familiarity and understanding of system requirements (validation and verification) and interface control documents (ICDs), and statements of work (SOW)
• Experience with USAF programs
• Experience with International or FMS customers

Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $127,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $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.