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Systems Engineer - Optical - Level 3/4 -Active Secret Clearance Req'd- R10228355

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Northrop Grumman · Chandler, AZ

Full-Time Mid_senior aiasicateganmentor
Posted
21 May
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3/4 to support the program, with focus in the Electro-Optical / Infrared Systems, located in Chandler, AZ.
This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ
Job Summary And Responsibilities
The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.
Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members.
The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.
Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.
Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.
Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.
Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.
Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.
Candidate will facilitate the development and execution of technical reviews for the program such as SRR, PDR, and CDR
This position may be offered at Level 3 or 4
Salary Systems Engineer - Level 3 $98,400 - $147,600
Salary Systems Engineer - Level 4 $122,800 - $184,200
Basic Qualifications
Systems Engineer - Level 3
Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.
Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Level 4 Requires
Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.
Common Basic Qualifications
Systems Engineering Experience with EO/IR Tracking Systems
Can perform line of sight and other performance analyses of optical payload systems
Understanding of EO/IR Error Factors and allocation of EO/IR Error Budget
Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.
Willingness to work fast paced development programs
Ability to travel up to 10% is required
Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME
Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution

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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.

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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