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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Gatekeeper Principal Systems Engineer.  This role is in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

Support the implementation of Gatekeeper as a Sentinel program wide test data handling solution. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

Development and implementation of a program wide test data handling processInterfacing with program test teams to verify collection and delivery of test dataTest data processing to include metadata collection, verification, and data quality checksSystem performance assessment, requirements analysis, verification and validation, design, development, and integrationCreate technical reports and present metric reportsInterface with internal and external customersSystem architecture and requirements development

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with a Master's degree or 1 year of experience with a PhD.Must be a US Citizen with have an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and adjudicated within the past 6 yearsMust have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.1 year of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Experience and understanding of the Systems Engineering V6 months of experience with/demonstrable knowledge of functional requirement development, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trades, and architecture definition2 years of Systems Engineering experience or procedure and process development

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similarPrior Experience of ICBM test methodologies Advanced use of standard Microsoft Office products to include development toolsKnowledge of data gathering, cleansing, and transformation techniquesDemonstrated ability working with cross-functional teams and customersFamiliarity with Agile engineering and JiraExperience soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing data, and communicating complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   

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Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $150,500.00

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.