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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
CI Polygraph
IT - Software
Falls Church, VA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Falls Church OR Dulles, VA.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Mange and define requirements for systems and subsystems
  • Implement systems engineering approach for design and architecture of aircraft ensuring product being delivered aligns with customer needs
  • Oversee performance analyses to ensure data products are being collected necessary for requirement sell off
  • Collaborate with test and air vehicle disciplines to create wind tunnel and flight test plans
  • Perform trade-off studies to balance competing requirements and make informed decisions
  • Responsible for leading a team of engineers and subject matter experts for integration of subsystems into a complete aircraft system
  • Support technical development, architecture, and integration of emerging capabilities across Research and Advanced Design division
  • Ensure aircraft design meets all relevant safety and regulatory standards through its lifecycle
  • Serves as technical contact with customer contact for key technical decisions


We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 3 years of related professional/military experience
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company.
  • Must have knowledge of payload technologies (ex. Radar, Weapons, EO/IR, EW, Communications, Cyber, etc.)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering tools and processes
  • CI-Poly clearance
  • Demonstrated leadership skills leading a successful team to develop new technical capabilities
  • Working knowledge of government networks, architecture, and data flows
  • Understanding of DOD & Intelligence Community (IC) organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across customers and programs.
  • Experience supporting new business and/or expanding the product line with multiple Customers
  • Experience supporting preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications, and other associated artifacts in support of capture activities
  • Experience in multi-domain C5ISRT data integration and analysis
  • Experience in leadership successfully building and managing active contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple managerial and technical tasks simultaneously with a broad span of control.


Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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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