Calling all Cleared Systems Engineers!

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

We are recruiting for junior, mid-level, and senior engineers to support our Space Systems teams. These positions can be located in the following locations: Chandler (AZ), Colorado Springs (CO), Aurora (CO), and Boulder (CO). Due to the nature of this work, these positions will be 100% on-site. The selected individuals will play an instrumental role in developing, evolving, and leading technological strategy in multiple skill areas for the broader organization. 

Multiple roles are available throughout the product development lifecycle of our programs with emphasis in the following disciplines:

-Systems Engineering

-Systems Integration & Test

-Cyber Systems Engineering

-Software Systems Integration

Available positions require that the selected candidates have a strong understanding of one or more of the skills described above. Project roles span all phases from new business acquisition and technology development to established program support.

Basic Qualifications for Levels 2-4:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 1 year (Level 2)Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years,  or PhD with 4 years (Level 4)An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree for certain positionsMust have an active Secret clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or above in Engineering disciplineActive Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearanceExperience working on spacecraft systemsExperience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirementsExperience in system architecture, CONOPs, and/or model-based system engineeringExperience in subsystem, payload, or system integrationExperience using DOORS and CameoSecurity+ certificationStrong people skillsExcellent communication skills (upward and downward) 

These positions are contingent upon the candidates obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Furthermore, please be aware that these positions are contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding.

 

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

 

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

 

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $234,600.00

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.