Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Nuclear Surety) at Northrop Grumman summary:
A Senior Principal Systems Engineer specializing in Nuclear Surety at Northrop Grumman develops and implements systems engineering processes to ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate nuclear systems, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer supports next-generation ICBM navigation system development and ensures system compliance with stringent regulatory requirements.
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.
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
The Engineering & Sciences organization at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in Nuclear Surety to join our team based out of Woodland Hills, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles and a deep understanding of nuclear surety requirements and practices.
What You’ll get to Do:
- Develop and implement systems engineering processes to ensure compliance with nuclear surety standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate systems that meet nuclear surety requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and security of nuclear systems.
- Provide technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle, from development to system deployment.
- Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to stakeholders and customers.
- Use model based engineering tools on a navigation system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design.
- Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM navigation system
- Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
- Ensure system technical compliance with the program Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) and system requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a MS degree and 6 years OR a Ph.D. and 4 years
- Knowledge of nuclear surety principles, standards, and regulations
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
- Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, California
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management
- Able to drive execution of a Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) and work with a cross-functional team
- Experience with the following tools: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, NX, Capital, Confluence
- Over 4 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on nuclear surety analyses/test and verification of requirements
- Experience working with Nuclear Surety Requirements and the Nuclear Certification process (e.g. AFI 63-125, AFMAN 91-118/91-119/31-108, DODM 5210.41, AFI 91-101)
- Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
- Previous program milestone execution experience, including but not limited to Systems Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience and working knowledge of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) or the Sentinel program.
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Keywords:
Nuclear Surety, Systems Engineering, ICBM Navigation, Risk Assessment, Technical Compliance, Model Based Engineering, Systems Integration, Defense Engineering, DoD Clearance, Nuclear Certification