Sentinel - Nuclear Hardness Survivability Engineer - 20483*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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 has an opening for a Nuclear Hardness Survivability Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to join its Guidance Computer team 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:

• Defining NH&S environments
• Radiation transport modeling and simulation
• Radiation effects circuit analysis
• Ground shock and thermal effects analysis
• Effects of electromagnetic pulses on electronics
• NHS qualification testing and analysis of semiconductors
• NHS qualification testing and analysis of the GBSD systems, subsystems and equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

Systems Engineer (T02)

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of experience or 0 years with Master’s Degree
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP), within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 1+ years using MIL-STD-1766C, MIL-STD-188-125, or other related MIL-STDs.

Principal Systems Engineer (T03)

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 1 years with PhD.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP), within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 2+ years using MIL-STD-1766C, MIL-STD-188-125, or other related MIL-STDs..

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using modeling software to model nuclear environments.
• Strong understanding of nuclear weapons effects and nuclear hardness and survivability.
• Strong knowledge of MIL-STD-1766C and applicable MIL-STDs.
• Previous experience with hardness requirements development and analysis.
• Experience conducting Ground shock and thermal effects analysis
• Experience in NH&S testing.

Position Benefits:

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.  

Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

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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.