Software Systems Engineer / Principal Software Systems Engineer (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No 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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to join our growing team of diverse professionals. The candidate will support Agile development of MS Windows and cloud-based solutions as a Product Owner and Systems Engineer, performing engineering analysis to define internal and external interfaces, user and data workflows, system architecture and design for new capabilities, as part of the Mission Planning and Decision Support Operating Unit (OU).
Daily responsibilities include:
Develop CONOPs, perform functional analysis, requirements allocation, decomposition, and interface definition to translate customer requirements into software specifications
Develop User Stories and Acceptance Criteria for the mission planning products
Work closely with software development team to implement new capabilities and ensure requirements are met
Support iterative development of UI/UX concepts and designs with customer feedback
Perform trade studies to support design approaches and software/hardware selection
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
May include travel to other locations
Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:
BS or higher degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET accredited university
2+ years of experience OR 0 years experience with a master's degree in a related discipline
1+ years experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: operational concept development, architecture definition, interface analysis, requirements development and management, verification and validation, authoring engineering reports
1+ years experience as a Systems Engineer or Product Owner on an Agile software development effort
User Story Development, backlog refinement, release planning
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Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on-site in Hollywood (MD) or Melbourne (FL)
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:
BS or higher degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET accredited university
5+ years of experience OR 3 years experience with a master's degree in a related discipline
2+ years experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: operational concept development, architecture definition, interface definition, user and data workflow development, authoring engineering reports
1+ years experience as a Systems Engineer or Product Owner on a large-scale Agile software development effort
User Story Development, backlog refinement, release planning, user interaction
Demonstrated leadership in a Systems Engineering role
Familiarity with aircraft mission planning systems
Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on-site in Hollywood (MD) or Melbourne (FL)
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD SAP Clearance
Experience using military aircraft mission planning systems
Systems Engineering experience migrating desktop applications to cloud native
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Iac) development
Experience with mathematical algorithm development, MATLAB, modeling/simulation
Experience with UI/UX development
Experience with MBSE Tools
Experience in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, .Net, Java, C, and C#
Experience with Software Security Engineering, IA/Cybersecurity and industry platform hardening practices, such as DISA STIG Implementation
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (such as, Security+)
Work well in a fast-paced team environment
Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.
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
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