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Principal Systems Engineer- OKC

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Principal Systems Engineer- OKC

Oklahoma City, OK

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.You will become part of Northrop Grumman's Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS) under our SEIT & Cyber Engineering as a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. The Position will support a group of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. SEIT & Cyber Engineering provides sustainment support for the B-2 Bomber, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.

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Responsibilities:

Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

Perform trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

Serve as customer contact for program activities, as well as supporting program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance

Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product development, integration, and test

Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules

Identify program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications

Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of assigned projects

Participate in presenting company capabilities to potential customers and in the development of potential solutions to customer requirements

Basic Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with a Masters; 1 year with a PhD

Proficient ability to use Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance & specific program access

Local to OKC,, work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK, no relocation offered

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Systems Integration and Test, on E-3 AWACS aircraft

Experience in managing COTS networking systems

Experience in large, embedded software systems, Experience with embedded software development and/or cybersecurity

Previous Systems Engineering experience in a hardware environment.

Experience with aircraft systems to include avionics, radar, communications, mission computing systems, global positioning systems, threat warning systems, navigation, structures, flight controls, offensive and/or defensive systems

Experience with obtaining flight and aircraft certifications

OrCAD or similar design tool experience a plus

Experience with Air Force customers and aerospace industry and military standards

Experience with test planning at the circuit card, equipment, and system level

Experience conducting analysis of electrical components within aircraft maintenance programs, determining effectiveness, and creating written recommendations for increasing efficiency and effectiveness

Experience in DOORS and/or Cameo, utilizing a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach.

A background in an Agile development environment

Current Active DoD Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $90,300.00 - $135,500.00The 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): Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10190051
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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