Advanced Programs T3 or T4 Systems Product Support Engineer

What you'll get to do:

Provide technical contributions to a growing Advanced Programs team of designers, logisticians, and analysts focused on RAM and support equipment for conceptual and preliminary design and technology maturation for new advanced concepts for future deterrence needs in the areas of cruise missiles and support systems/subsystems such as cyberdefense, security, decision aides, etc.
Contribute to projects in RAM/Support/Sustainment trade studies, architecture development, and system engineering to including RAM design influence to produce credible conceptual and preliminary weapon system designs that meet potential customers' performance, cost, schedule, and risk thresholds while informing them of the surrounding design space for capability considerations, especially capability versus life cycle cost versus technical availability date.
Contribute to identification, assessment, and tracking of RAM/Support/Sustainment technology roadmap and associated existing or developing support system capability gaps to feed technology development and conceptual design process.
Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
Operate in an advanced design environment and collaborate across the Division and Suppliers as required to accomplish the team goals
Conceptualize and mature new business for growth of the Division
Transition innovative solutions, technologies, and advanced concepts for US strategic deterrence interests to programs of record for product development and fielding.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

T3 Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience or a PhD and 1 years of related experience.
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6years), with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly related to design analysis cycles, cost versus capability trade studies, and multi-design discipline integration
Experience with ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or weapon support system design

T4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience or a PhD and 4 years of related experience.
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6years), with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly related to design analysis cycles, cost versus capability trade studies, and multi-design discipline integration
Experience with ballistic missile, cruise missile, and/or weapon support system design
Preferred Qualifications:

Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
Operational experience with Navy Strategic Weapons Facilities.
Experience with Navy Programs
Experience with digital design, model based engineering, and modeling and simulation tools and processes
Experience with nuclear hardened strategic systems
Experience with Directed Trade Studies
Position Benefits:*
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.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.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10204788

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-21T20:10:06