Staff Engineer Systems (23-477)

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 Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Engineer Systems - Systems Engineer Lead and Product Owner (23-477) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be out of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The candidate will perform use case development and prepare systems engineering artifacts, including the definition of Epics and Features under the direction of the JEMINI ART to be developed by program Cross-Functional Product Teams to implement customer-requested capabilities.

Support the development and review of interface documents, system requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) development, architectural documentation, system engineering estimates, and author and perform formal and informal engineering reviews. The position will also provide use case development support to junior systems engineering team members to enhance use case skills in the department. Ability to be flexible to support various tasking on short notice. Work will be performed under the direction of the JEMINI ART and various product owners and require interfacing with team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality products are generated on time and within the resources available.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing the content and details of technical products and acting as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts on an as-required basis.
• Understand the Agile process for Software Development and will be actively involved in the efforts associated with Agile development, including iteration planning, status, and agile team leadership.
• Possess a strong understanding of systems engineering processes and principles.
• Proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions.
• Experience developing system engineering artifacts (https://e.g., specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.).
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to be cleared at Top Secret.
• 14 years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 12 years with a Master's degree.
• Perform use case development, and prepare systems engineering artifacts, including the definition of Epics and Features under the direction of the JEMINI ART to be developed by program Cross-Functional Product Teams to implement customer-requested capabilities.
• Support the development and review of interface documents, system requirements, Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) development, architectural documentation, system engineering estimates, and author and perform formal and informal engineering reviews.
• Provide use case development support to junior systems engineering team members to enhance use case skills in the department.
• Ability to be flexible to support various tasking on short notice.
• Performed under the direction of the JEMINI ART, various product owners, and require interfacing with team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality products are generated on time and within the resources available.
• Responsibilities include adhering to DOORS processes and procedures, reviewing the content and details of technical products, and acting as a technical interface to MDA working-level counterparts on an as-required basis.
• Be actively involved in the efforts associated with Agile development, including iteration planning, status, and agile team leadership.
• The primary work location is the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) on Schriever, SFB, CO.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Top Secret clearance is highly desired.
• Experience with MBSE and, specifically, Cameo is a plus.
• Experience working within an Agile development environment, domain experience with Space and Missile Defense
• Experience with Systems Analysis, Metric Development, MBSE, and Architecture development.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $146,300 - $219,500

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. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. https://U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 . https://U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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