RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No **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’s **Defense Systems** is currently seeking a **Systems Engineer level 2 or 3** to support our **AARGM-ER** missile program with our talented **Advanced Weapons team** . **_The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA. Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available._** The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering lifecycle of missile / weapon system development program(s), supporting requirements development / verification activities, sell-off, and production. They will have technical knowledge in one or more of the subsystems of missile/weapon system, e.g., RF/sensors, guidance, navigation, control, telemetry/communication, and airframe. This candidate will work directly with the program’s Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting requirements management, requirement sell-off activities, and production support activities. **_In this role, the selected candidate will (but not be limited to):_** + Support system requirements development, management, analysis, and traceability, to translate customer requirements and CONOPS into systems requirements, and further allocate to lower-level requirements. + Provide systems engineering support as part of a trouble shooting team with systems matter expertise on other areas, e.g., sensor/radar, software, mechanical, electrical, and material properties) + Support efforts for Failure Trend Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations on RF / electronics sensor systems with exposure to hardware, software, and various applications used on the projects + Perform data mining for both failure database (TipQA) and Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) data variability analysis. + Perform functional analysis and systems trade studies for technical solutions with respect to concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. + Assist with the generation and revision of well-defined and executable system and subsystem requirements documents, interface documents, and test and verification documents. + Support system/subsystems integration, test, and requirements verification activities. + Support systems engineering metrics and technical performance measurement tracking. + Support the preparation of system engineering materials during System Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, System Verification Review, Test Readiness Review, and other program reviews as needed. + Generate and present data analysis results in vu-graphs to support internal and external meetings + Interface with inter-organizational management and external Customer to communicate technical briefing and program status. + Support Program Management activities to ensure cost and schedule objectives are met; support program status efforts including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking and Control Account Management (CAM) activities. + Partner with Global Supply Chain to manage the technical, schedule, cost, and quality of the missile components from our subcontractors. **This position can be filled as a Systems Engineer level 2 or 3** **_Basic qualifications for a Systems Engineer level (T02):_** + Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development, requirements verification, and engineering production activities. + Must have proven experience in communicating with peers in a detailed, and process-oriented fashion. + Must have demonstrated experience in providing solutions to a variety of technical problems under general supervision. + Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. + Experience in configuration management and product lifecycle management tool(s). + Experience in root cause correction action process and execution. + Experience in technical documentation. + Active DoD Secret Clearance. **_Basic qualifications for a_** **_Systems Engineer level (T03):_** + Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and requirements verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development, requirements verification, and engineering production activities. + Must have proven experience in communicating with peers in a detailed, and process-oriented fashion. + Must have demonstrated experience in providing solutions to a variety of technical problems under general supervision. + Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO. + Experience in configuration management and product lifecycle management tool(s). + Experience in root cause correction action process and execution. + Experience in technical documentation. + Active DoD Secret Clearance. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering approach. + Experience working in the defense industry or weapon systems Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 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.