Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

The integration and test efforts associated with naval electronic system design are critical to the deployment of capable vessels in the service of our Navy and Coast Guard. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support shipboard Integration and Test activities associated with Large Deck Amphibious Assault Ships.  As a Systems Engineer you will identify, prioritize, and resolve integration and test issues discovered during shipboard Integration & Test activities.  These efforts are performed during ship’s construction at Huntington-Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS and will include builder and acceptance trials. 

The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The selected candidate will utilize Systems Engineering practices to provide technical support during equipment installation, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and testing. 

Essential Functions: 

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Read and interrupt engineering drawings, ship specifications, schematics, and contract drawings. Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at testing progress meetings. Execute test procedures, prepare test reports, and validate system test results. Differentiate between hardware, interface, and software problems. Applies technical expertise in the resolution of system and interface failures. Additional activities may entail off-site integration & test efforts involving short periods of travel.  

This position can be filled as a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer 

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer: 

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years professional/military experience to include a background in shipboard integration and test OR Master’s Degree in STEM discipline with 0 years professional/military experience to include a background in shipboard integration and test US Citizen with active government Secret clearance. Proficient with an array of test equipment to include but not limited to the following equipment: power meters, spectrum analyzers, multi-meters, oscilloscopes and network analyzers. Familiar with shipboard power distribution, grounding and synchro distribution. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Physically conditioned to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and manage heights using safety harness.  

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer 

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years professional/military experience to include a background in shipboard integration and test OR Master’s Degree in STEM discipline with 3 years professional/military experience to include a background in shipboard integration and test US Citizen with active government Secret clearance. Proficient with an array of test equipment to include but not limited to the following equipment: power meters, spectrum analyzers, multi-meters, oscilloscopes and network analyzers. Familiar with shipboard power distribution, grounding and synchro distribution. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Physically conditioned to lift 50lbs, climb ladders, and manage heights using safety harness.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Formal military electronics training. Knowledge of shipboard RADAR Systems or Command and Control Systems or Cooperative Engagement Systems or Common Data Link Management Systems or Electronic Warfare Systems or Navigation Systems. General knowledge of Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System procedures, establishment of datalinks, electronic cooling systems, shipboard preventive maintenance procedures, and shipboard man aloft and tagout procedures. Familiarity with Solaris, VxWorks, Linux, and UNIX commands and configuration. Experience in military training instruction (preparing course of instruction curriculum, student guides and conducting training on specific electronic systems). General knowledge of shipboard power distribution systems, synchro distribution, and navigation inputs. AutoCAD or similar CAD experience.  

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.