Lead Sr. Principal/Staff Systems Engineer: Minotaur – Active Interim Secret Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is currently seeking a Lead Sr. Principal Engineer Systems, or Staff Engineer Systems to support the Minotaur program as mission manager at the Chandler, AZ facility.

The Minotaur launch program provides satellite to on-orbit capability to government customers using refurbished Peacekeeper, and Minuteman boosters in addition to integrated Northrop Grumman boosters and avionics systems.

Essential Functions:

• Generate/document system level launch vehicle requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments, and participate in system level verification/data review activities
• Decompose, trace, and verify mission requirements within the designated requirement tracking database (DOORS)
• Interface with program management, engineering staff, and external customers
• Lead a team of systems engineers to complete efforts per the systems engineering standard
• Travel to support field/launch campaigns, and customer meetings with the opportunity to sit on launch console
• Present, and prepare materials for presentation during critical reviews

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4yrs engineering experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• US DoD Interim Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Ability to travel is required
• Strong technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously

Staff Engineer Systems Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 8yrs engineering experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• US DoD Interim Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Ability to travel is required
• Strong technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at time of application

Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

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.