Requisition ID: R10185928
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
• Clearance Type: SCI
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.  Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of our Aurora, CO office.
Position Overview:
•    This position requires multidiscipline knowledge in all areas related to systems engineering including systems design, modeling, requirements development, and integration and test.
•    Diplomatically interface with all levels of management, employees, internal and external customers, and vendors 
•    Experience writing and reviewing CONOPS
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.  
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. 
This requisition may be filled as either a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer:
•    Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
•    Must have a completed STEM degree [a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics]  with below years of experience 

• 5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's (STEM)
• 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's (STEM)
• 1 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM)
•    Must have experience on all of the below:

• Experience with requirements development, decomposition, software verification, and generating system and segment-level test procedures
• Data Analysis & RF Mission processing
• Experience using Jira and Agile processes during day-to-day work
• Experience with Interface Control Document development and associated block diagrams
• Experience with creating security and transportation plans
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience in gathering requirements, leading exercises or demonstrations
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Hands-on experience developing and performing real-time executable demo plans
• Strong written and oral communications skills
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
•    Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
•    Must have a completed STEM degree [a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics]  with below years of experience 

• 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's (STEM)
• 6 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's (STEM)
• 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM)
•    Must have experience on all of the below:

• Experience with requirements development, decomposition, software verification, and generating system and segment-level test procedures
• Data Analysis & RF Mission processing
• Experience using Jira and Agile processes during day-to-day work
• Experience with Interface Control Document development and associated block diagrams
• Experience with creating security and transportation plans
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience in gathering requirements, leading exercises or demonstrations
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Hands-on experience developing and performing real-time executable demo plans
• Strong written and oral communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Detailed familiarity with space system operational documentation
•    Mentor newer members of the operations team
•    Experience working on Agile programs and methodology
•    Understanding and implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering Experience using MBSE & Cameo
•    General knowledge of ground segment architecture
 
Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500
Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9e34ec5e-1139-4b35-8036-ce8bef921837