RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to c
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Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Reliability)
Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Reliability to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA or Gilbert, AZ.

This requisition can be filled as a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) along with acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

-Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions, de-rating analysis, allocation of reliability requirements, performing failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and identifying fault modes and responses, identifying critical items and document controls, and supporting design reviews.

-Candidate should have knowledge of functional block diagrams, creating reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics.

-Ability to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.

-Adapt probability and statistical tools to solve problems involving non-standard configurations and definitions of system success.

-Utilize industry tools to conduct reliability analysis.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer:

-Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 1+ year(s) of engineering experience

-Ability to perform various reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for identifying fault modes and responses

-Familiarity with modeling and simulations and software analysis tools used in reliability analysis

-Familiarity with functional block diagrams, reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics

-Candidate must have an active DOD Top Secret security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: 

-Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR

-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience

-Ability to perform various reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for identifying fault modes and responses

-Familiarity with modeling and simulations and software analysis tools used in reliability analysis

-Familiarity with functional block diagrams, reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics

-Candidate must have an active DOD Top Secret security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design

-Combining hands-on reliability analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware and systems

-PM&P and Electronics Design experience or exposure

-Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

-Active, within scope, and current US Govt. DOD Top Secret clearance and active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA or Gilbert, AZ. This requisition can be filled as a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) along with acquiring and maintaining customer and/or business funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules:  For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

-For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $206,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

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Location
Redondo Beach, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1766 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

RECRUITMENT FRAUD AND SAFETY CONTENT

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Request payment for applications or interviews.
Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
Extend a job offer without conducting an interview.
Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).

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