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Systems Engineer (Integrated Functional Capability, IFC Engineer; Engineer or Principal Level; San Diego, CA)

Requisition ID: R10119234

  • iconCategory: Engineering
  • iconLocation: San Diego, California, United States of America
  • iconClearance Type: Secret
  • iconTelecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • iconShift: Days (United States of America)
  • iconTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • iconRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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 of Science 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 of Science 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 - $127,400
Salary Range 2: $104,600 - $157,000
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.

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What's great about
Northrop Grumman

  1. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  2. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  3. 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.