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Systems Engineer - GMD Program

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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.

Launch Vehicles is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as a Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Systems Engineer, located in Chandler, AZ.

Only local candidates will be considered. No relocation provisions are available.

The GMD Systems Engineer is a key part of our Systems Integration and Test (SEIT) team and will assist in supporting the GMD Booster efforts for the Systems Engineering group, including one or more of the following activities (and others not included in this list):

Ensure that the Systems Engineering effort on the GMD Booster Program complies with all internal standards and guidelines.
Function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Regular interface with program management, engineering staff and external customers is expected.
Requirements capture, definition, flow down, and derivation of lower-level requirements.
Verification activities (planning and final capture) and using a requirements-based testing approach.
System integration including hardware/software design implementation and testing.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree plus 2 years of related experience; Masters degree plus 0 years of experience.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain DoD Secret level security clearance is required.
Work onsite at the Chandler, AZ facility 100%.
Possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.
Experience with requirement tracing/verification from customer requirements through sub-component requirements.
Clear, concise communicator.
Ability to self-prioritize tasking.

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals is desired.
The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level launch vehicle requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.
Experience with Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle Systems Engineering standards/guidelines and expectations is desired.
Excellent customer and program interaction in both one on one and meeting settings.
Experience with DOORS.
Experience with System testing.
Experience with Agile development environments.
Experience with JIRA.
Experience with Tableau.

Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

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.

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What You Should Know About Systems Engineer - GMD Program, ngc

If you're an innovative problem solver with a passion for technology and systems engineering, Northrop Grumman has an exciting opportunity for you as a Systems Engineer on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Program in Chandler, AZ. You’ll play a pivotal role in the Systems Integration and Test (SEIT) team, supporting the GMD Booster efforts. Here, we’re all about pushing boundaries and making a difference—whether that’s ensuring compliance with our internal engineering standards or collaborating closely with your colleagues across multiple disciplines. Your day-to-day will involve everything from capturing and flowing down requirements to verifying activities and integrating systems including hardware and software. We're not just looking for someone with the right qualifications, but also someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to the table. You’ll be engaging regularly with program management, engineering teams, and external clients, making it essential to have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to prioritize your tasks effectively. While we don’t provide relocation assistance and are looking specifically for local candidates, your hard work and determination could propel you to the forefront of technological advancements that affect lives globally. If you have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering coupled with at least two years of experience or a Master’s degree with no prior experience, coupled with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, we want to hear from you. Come join us and be part of shaping the future at Northrop Grumman!

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What responsibilities does a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman have?

As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with internal engineering standards for the GMD Booster Program, capturing and flowing down requirements, conducting verification activities, and leading system integration efforts. You'll interface with program management, engineering staff, and external clients to ensure project success.