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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD and will require 100% on-site work. **What You’ll Get to Do:** As an integral part of our Specialty Systems Engineering team in Mission Systems, you will be fulfilling the role of a Principal / Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer. + Develop and implement a sound human factors program, providing support in Human Factors Engineering discipline, and working to drive sound systems engineering on programs. + Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products. + Interface with design engineers to influence the design for human factors with a focus on optimizing the human-machine interface and designing for maintainability. + Conduct design for maintainability assessments using criteria from MIL-STD-1472. + Conduct Operator and Maintainability Task Analyses (OTA/MTA) and assist with demonstrations to support requirements verification. + Develop and execute maintainability analysis for military systems and components, ensuring compliance with MIL-HDBK-472. + Establish and maintain maintainability metrics (MTTR, MMH/FH, etc.) to support design concepts and reduce downtime. This requisition may be filled as a Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer. This position is contingent upon contract award, successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). **Basic Qualifications** **Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer** **:** + Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. + U.S Citizenship is required. + An active DoD Secret clearance. + Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). + Proficient understanding and demonstrated implementation of MIL-STD-1472 and Human Engineering criteria. + Experience conducting Human Factors Engineering (HFE) assessments + Experience presenting results at major design reviews and effectively interfacing with customers, leading to actionable feedback and design improvements + Experience developing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors Engineering and Maintainability plans and analysis reports + Experience working in cross-functional/integrated product teams providing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors and Maintainability Subject Matter Expertise **Basic Qualifications Senior** **Principal Human Factors & Maintainability Systems Engineer** **:** + Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. + U.S Citizenship is required. + An active DoD Secret clearance. + Proficient understanding and demonstrated implementation of MIL-STD-1472 and Human Engineering criteria. + Experience conducting Human Factors Engineering (HFE) assessments + Experience presenting results at major design reviews and effectively interfacing with customers, leading to actionable feedback and design improvements + Experience developing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors Engineering and Maintainability plans and analysis reports + Experience working in cross-functional/integrated product teams providing Human Systems Integration/Human Factors and Maintainability Subject Matter Expertise **Preferred Qualifications:** + Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields. + Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher. + Experience conducting Design for Maintainability assessments + Experience planning, conducting and supporting Human Engineering and/or Maintainability demonstrations + Experience supporting proposals + Experience utilizing CAD (NX) and human modeling + Experience in Human System Integration + Experience applying Human Systems Integration/Human Factors and Maintainability principles to aerospace and defense systems. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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.