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Staff Systems Engineer (SEIT Lead)

Northrop Grumman

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Secret
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IT - Software
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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 Defense Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer (SEIT Lead). We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Systems Engineer (SEIT Lead) based out of Orlando, FL. These other location may also be considered: Huntsville, AL., McLean, VA., Bellevue, NE.

As a Staff Systems Engineer (SEIT Lead) at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Cross-Domain Handling of Releasable Data (CHORD) portfolio. CHORD is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) two-domain Cross Domain Solution (CDS). The CHORD portfolio comprises multiple contract awards and with various customers. The successful candidate will be exceptionally meticulous, collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & personal responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of seeking the best performance from everyone.

The Staff Systems Engineer (SEIT Lead) will be responsible for managing the technical execution of the program across all disciplines. They will establish and maintain the technical roadmap, direct the technical teams across all disciplines including software, cyber, systems, infrastructure, test and gateware. The SEIT Lead will maintain awareness of status across all disciplines, break down barriers, establish and monitor engineering processes, and communicate status and challenges with program leadership.

The successful candidate shall have experience driving all technical disciplines to complete the mission, be proactive, forward-looking, and able to communicate effectively with both engineering and program management.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 12 years of related technical experience; Master's degree in a STEM field and 10 years of related technical experience, or PHD in a STEM field and 8 years of related technical experience.
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams on DoD Programs.
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with the customer.
  • Ability to multi-task and balance in order to move multiple tasks forward at once
  • Experience documenting processes and procedures.
  • Hands on experience developing and performing real-time executable mission plans.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience coordinating directly with customers and end users for requirements development and detailed design.
  • Experience overseeing development of a large and complex software system for a US DoD Customer.
  • Experience maintaining a system level roadmap for the entire development lifecycle of a large complex software system that operates within a "system of systems" environment.
  • Experience leading and coordinating efforts across systems engineering, software engineering, cyber engineering, logistics and fielding, and integration and test throughout the entire development lifecycle for a large and complex software system.
  • Experience working on Agile programs and methodology.
  • Working knowledge of Linux, network security, application security, security assessments/testing, industry, and DoD security best practices.
  • Proactive in engaging all engineering disciplines to maintain program awareness.


Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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