Sentinel (GBSD) Systems Engineer (8906)

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Payload Advanced Equipment. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports Sentinel (GBSD) program. The selected candidate will join a team of engineers and project managers supporting the development and test of Re-entry Vehicle systems.

What you’ll get to do: 

• Facilitate internal and external stake holder reviews
• Adjudicate and resolve comments, action items, support review board release process
• Participate in revision and management of both original and revised specification/interface definition document and expedite documents through signature approval process
• Participate in team agile work management process
• Contribute to risk management (identifies potential risks) and trade study processes
• Supports system design, data analyses, interface verification, testing, failure/anomaly resolution and mission operations
• Attends and prepares materials for presentation during Enterprise, Subcontract Management Team, Industry technical reviews
• Supports trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, system design assessments, Operations Analysis work such as mission analysis and timelines and concept of operations development
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
• Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
• Assist in Basis of Estimates (BOEs) reviews for the Subcontract Management Team (SMT)
• Utilize abilities to communicate clearly and effectively; presenting/interacting with all levels of leadership
• Interface with AF customer

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline
• Minimum 2 years of related systems engineering experience with BS; 0 years with a Master’s Degree or PhD
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret/Top Secret Security Clearance awarded or renewed in the last 6 years and the ability to obtain SAR
• Experience with Reentry vehicles, support equipment, and specialty equipment design
• Studies focused on Systems Engineering are a plus
• Experience using Model Based System Engineering
• Experience using Requirement’s repository
• Experience with presentations and formal writing
• Previous Systems Engineering experience and understanding of the systems engineering environment
• Experience in system engineering on a real time operating system
• Experience verifying software to meet safety standards
• Exposure to the Agile methodology

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Salary Range: $71,100 USD - $106,700 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.