Sentinel - Systems/Principal Systems Engineer - Supplier Management - 18920

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer – Supplier Management (Level 2 or Level 3) to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT in support of the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review and approve supplier technical subcontract deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from cross-functional program subject-matter experts (SMEs) and discipline leaders.
• Manage SDRLs in the tracking system, coordinate with configuration management, accurately represent deliverables status, document actions, and drive closure.
• Collaborate with mission assurance, test, design and specification owners, and supplier technical personnel to resolve operational roadblocks.
• Author and managing engineering change review packages through board approval processes.
• Serve as a liaison between Northrop Grumman, supplier, the Air Force customer, and oversight organizations to coordinate developmental activities for testing, design certification, hardware deliverables, and system verification.
• Support IPT activities and represent the organization in design reviews, milestone reviews, technical interchanges, and preparation of informational packages.
• Coordinate and respond to supplier requests for clarification; organize and manage technical meetings, actions, and proposals.
• Act as an engineering point of contact with suppliers and work closely with IPT leadership.
• Work with technical and non-technical teams (business, supply chain, and supporting functions) to ensure contractual requirements are correct and complete.
• Support Supplier Management Team (SMT) leadership by facilitating working groups, CONOP development sessions, and requirements-analysis activities.
• Track and manage technical and programmatic action items to closure and report performance against metrics.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This position may be hired at the System Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Systems Engineer (level 2): Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, or 0 years of experience with master’s degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the past 6 years.
• 1-2 years of experience across multiple phases of the Systems Engineering V-model (requirements, design, analysis, integration, testing, verification, and validation).
• 1-2 years of experience developing engineering/technical content, presentations, and briefing communications.

• Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 1 year of experience with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the past 6 years.
• 2-3 years of experience across multiple phases of the Systems Engineering V-model (requirements, design, analysis, integration, testing, verification, and validation).
• 2-3 years of experience developing engineering/technical content, presentations, and briefing communications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
• Experience with ICBM weapons systems
• Capable of working under general direction to meet technical and contractual objectives and presenting completed work to leadership.
• Self-driven, able to solve problems with limited oversight and recommend solutions/process improvements to leadership.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized; able to manage multiple projects/tasks with varying timelines.
• Prior experience supporting complex aerospace and/or defense system development programs.
• Experience in project and program management.
• Experience with formal business correspondence and contractual requirements writing and interpretation.
• Experience with deliverables verification and performance management is a plus.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $188,900.00
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.