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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Reliability)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Redondo Beach, California, United States, 90278

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Overview 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 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.

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.

Position 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.

Responsibilities

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 Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer

Bachelor's 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 reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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

Active DOD Top Secret security clearance with SSBI completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time

Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Bachelor's 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 reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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

Active DOD Top Secret security clearance with SSBI completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time

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

Locations and Reqs This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA or Gilbert, AZ. This requisition can be filled as level 3 or level 4 as noted above.

Benefits & Compensation 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

Details at Northrop Grumman Benefits site

Salary 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; considerations include scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills and market conditions.

Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available. Long Term Incentives may apply for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman offers a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays and PTO.

Application Timeline & EEO The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs.

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 other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance positions.

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