Staff Systems Engineer – Launch Systems Integration Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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’s Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer – Launch Systems Integration Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and this role will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

*This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate 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 of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*

The Launch Systems Integration (LSI) Lead will provide technical and personnel leadership for internal and external coordination of Space Vehicle readiness, launch campaign, and coordination of resources across multiple contractors and US Government organizations to perform planning for a successful launch capability.

Additional responsibilities may include the following:

-The LSI Lead will plan for and coordinate working groups and rehearsals with the customer in conjunction with the space segment contractors, payload processing facility contractor, launch service provider, and US Government organizations. 

-A preferred candidate will have experience with launch systems integration best practices, knowledge of the Standard Interface Specification (SIS) and System Performance Requirements Documents (SPRD), and launch site processing. 

-The LSI Lead will define system level launch integration objectives and report technical and programmatic progress to leadership.

-The selected candidate will be the program’s primary point of contact for all activities at the launch site, including payload processing insight.

-The LSI Lead will work with security and information technology to define communications network establishment at the payload processing facility.

-The LSI lead will work in a cross-division team across multiple Northrop Grumman Space Divisions and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of experience in engineering OR

-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of experience in engineering OR

-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of experience in engineering

-Candidate must have (and be able to maintain) an active, within scope, or current U.S. Government DOD Top Secret security clearance or above at time of application and prior to start date

-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and PAR approval and access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master’s Degree or PhD in a STEM discipline

-Strong communication skills, including the willingness and comfortability to present in front of large groups

-Knowledge of Launch Systems Integration processes

-Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes

-Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, DOORS

*This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate 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 of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. 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.

-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00

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.