RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Job Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Architect based out of San Diego, CA.

What You’ll get to Do:

The selected individual will be responsible for leadership of all systems engineering activities on a program. This position requires full-time on-site work.

Roles & Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

Responsible for System and Subsystem Requirement DecompositionResponsible for SE oversight of program capabilities across developmental, test, and production environmentsThread Ownership for Subsystem Level RequirementsResponsible for Verification Planning and VCRM DevelopmentImpacts Requirement Shaping for Mission CapabilitiesLeads Trade Study ActivitiesResponsible for DOORS-hosted requirements managementManages open requirement issues (TBX) tracking and resolutionOversees system configuration management of the System Technical BaselineInterfaces with the customer for the System Technical Baseline ManagementPlans and executes the systems engineering lifecycle and work products for an integrated product teamSupport the transition of the system to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholdersServes as the cost account manager for the systems engineering responsibilitiesEnsures bi-directional traceability between system requirements and system capability allocationsCoordinates between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Owners, and customer to ensure the allocation of requirements and capabilities into the program technical baselineParticipating in technical exchange meetings, program increment planning meetings, interfacing with customers, and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.Occasional travel may be required

Basic Qualification Staff Systems Architect

12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.

Basic Qualification of Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Experience performing in one or more of the following Systems Engineering disciplines: System Requirements & Architecture, System Development & Implementation, System Integration, and/or System Verification, Transition & ValidationExperience leading technical teams through a system lifecycleExperience with Agile development methodologyStrong experience with SE tools (DOORS, CAMEO, or similar) in developing, managing, and decomposing system requirementsActive DoD Top Secret ClearanceMust have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) level clearance as a condition of continued employmentStrong Model Based Systems Engineers experienceExperience briefing Senior DoD and Military personnelStrong knowledge of the NC3 and NC2 Enterprise

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with aircraft ground systemsExperience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)Experience as an Agile Scrum Product Owner or Scrum MasterExperience planning verification activities utilizing test automation tools/frameworks in a CI/CD environmentExperience with Earned Value Management System as Control Account Manager or Project EngineerExperience in Risk and Opportunity ManagementFamiliarity with Model Based System EngineeringFamiliarity with cloud/hybrid infrastructures and related technologiesKnowledge of tactical datalinks and systems interoperability and emerging standardsStrong knowledge of NC3/ NC2 enterpriseExperience with CAMEO architecture developmentKnowledge of DoD various networks used with in the NC3 / NC2 enterpriseExperience in various tools used for MS&A (i.e AFSIM, STK, Python etc.)

Salary Range: $165,000.00 - $247,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.