R10060341 Sentinel (GBSD) Sr Principal System Safety Engineer 4318-1

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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 currently has an opening for a Sr. Principal System Safety Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  The System Safety Engineer is to influence design for meeting safety expectations and requirements for our Northrop Grumman Products. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles to analyze and recommend design features that meet safety criteria in system design to control or eliminate hazards.

What you will get to do:

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Active participation in the design of products/systems, associated support equipment and facilities.
• Developing safety documents, as required, to support customer and test/operational range requirements and performing audits of operational areas and reporting on the effectiveness of system safety program.
• 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. Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
• 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.

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

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9 years of Engineering / Range Safety / Systems Safety experience OR
• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 7 years of Engineering / Range Safety / Systems Safety experience OR
• PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of Engineering / Range Safety / Systems Safety experience
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E
• Experience developing a System Safety Program Plans
• Familiarity with OSHA Standards
• Experience conducting hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E
• Experience with RCC 319 Flight Termination
• Active DoD Secret clearance with investigation in last 6 years

Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances:

• Dept. of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR
• SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR
• Dept. of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR
• Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering coursework
• Software coursework
• Model Based Systems Engineering coursework
• Experience in supporting System Test activities, test hazard analyses

Salary Range: $101,600 USD - $152,400 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.