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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Command and Launch (C&L) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Core Services Lead (Staff Systems Engineer) in support of the Sentinel program. This position may be seated in either Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT.  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:

As C&L SE&I Core Services Lead, you will lead a team of approximately 6-8 systems engineers in executing the development of systems engineering artifacts which support the certification and accreditation needs for the C&L system.  These engineers will be conducting C&L mission capability work scope related to the core services mission scope of the Sentinel program.

You will be responsible for providing technical guidance and decision making related to the health and progress of C&L architecture modeling and your assigned mission thread, to include requirements development and oversight, verification activities, OPSCON development and oversight, use case development, analysis modeling, and development of presentation materials suitable for Weapon System and C&L Working Groups. You will work with both the Program and Product Teams to develop and mature systems engineering content and artifacts using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods. You will have an opportunity to work with teammates across a wide variety of disciplines and become intimately familiar with all aspects of Sentinel. You will have opportunities to present at milestone reviews to program leadership and the customer, to include Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) and Functional Configuration Audits.

Additionally, you will also be expected to proactively coordinate with various teams to develop, document, and maintain design solutions. All job functions require close teamwork across technical disciplines and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have a current Special Access Program (SAP)
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience using existing program MBSE tools (Cameo/DOORS)
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience modeling system behavior using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed knowledge of the Command and Launch system and mission objectives
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP Certification
• OMG SysML Model Builder Fundamental Certification 

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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