GBSD Sr Principal Systems Engineer/ SW Chief Architect -6415

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer . This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

What you'll get to do:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Perform functional analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition

• Translate customer requirements into hardware, software, firmware, and integration and test specifications.

• Interface with multiple disciplines, including customers, internal executive management, program management, hardware, software, system engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Operate in a team environment and collaborate across product teams

• Derive, Allocate, Update and Maintain requirements and specifications

• Develop Weapon System Architecture Model and Requirements Verification Architecture Model.

• Develop and manage interfaces.

• Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements

• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements

• Requirements Management that includes Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirement Decomposition, Functional Block Diagrams and Specification Trees

• Systems Design, Systems Integration, Analysis and Trade Studies

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You'll bring these qualifications:

• BS - Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with a minimum 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; 7 years with a Master's; 4 Years with PhD.
• U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance or higher awarded or reviewed in the last 6 years
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
• Experience working in an Agile team
• Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Working experience in Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE) e.g. Cameo
• Experience in MBSE techniques, including requirements management; interface control and verification; logical, physical and functional architecture; trade studies; and analysis of alternatives
• Understanding of SysML, UML, or similar
• Understanding of the following specialty areas: nuclear surety, cybersecurity, flight safety
• Mature requirements definition experience including definition of verification plans

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• High proficiency in technical problem solving; to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring

• Multi-disciplined knowledge in areas related to engineering including systems design, hardware, software and firmware design, integration, and test

• Experience with software containers

• Experience with micro-services architecture

• Experience with Real-time Operating Systems

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Salary Range: $114,300 USD - $171,500 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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 most positions.