Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman has an immediate opportunity available for a Systems Engineer or Principle Systems Engineer located in Kings Bay, GA.

What You'll Get To Do:
The new team member will be responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance during the conduct of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on submarine (SSBN and SSGN) Launcher subsystem tactical and support equipment (including ordnance items) at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, GA.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Preparing local processing documentation

• Providing training to internal and external personnel

• Conducting documentation/design reviews

• Completing floor level quality functions

• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems

• Recommending corrective action for equipment repairs

• Devising equipment design and procedural changes to improve safety and efficiency

• Providing direction/oversight during the conduct of work performed by repair technicians

Additional tasks may include:

• Assisting Field Engineers on SSBN/SSGNs during waterfront operations

• Providing support at other field sites such as shipyards and test facilities

• Supporting various customer meetings at both NGSC-MS Sunnyvale and customer locations

• Periodic shift work may be required based on operational needs

"This position may be filled as a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer based on the qualifications listed below."

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, or Master's degree and 0 years of work experience (with a Bachelor's Degree in STEM). 

• Minimum 2 years experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or System Engineering

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and resolving electrical or mechanical system.

• US Citizenship

• Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. (Interim Secret Clearance is required to start). Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.

• Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer

• Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of work experience (with a Bachelor's Degree in STEM).

• Minimum 2 years experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or System Engineering

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with demonstrated ability in troubleshooting and resolving electrical or mechanical system issues.

• US Citizenship

• Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. (Interim Secret Clearance is required to start). Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.

• Must be willing to work on an occasional rotating schedule, as needed; including periodic shift work and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of our customer

• Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 10%, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Secret Clearance

• Minimum 2 years experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering

• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.

• Experience in operating in a government-owned facility

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00

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.