Sr Principal Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer based in Northern California, Sacramento (McClellan Park). As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirements management, verification, and verification cross-reference matrix development using DOORS (IBM Rational DOORS). You will be responsible for ensuring that all system requirements are properly defined, aligned, and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Get to Do:

Conduct comprehensive reviews of government specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
Allocate specifications to various system components, ensuring each component meets the required standards and performance criteria.
Develop and maintain detailed system trees, decomposing systems into manageable components and sub-components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all specifications and allocations are clearly understood and integrated into the project plan.
Utilize IBM Rational DOORS for managing and tracing specifications, ensuring traceability from high-level requirements to detailed system components.
Participate in requirements verification and validation activities to ensure all government specifications are met.
Develop and maintain Verification Cross Reference Matrices to ensure traceability between requirements and verification activities.
Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of specification reviews, allocation processes, system tree decomposition, and verification activities.
Provide training and support to team members on government specification requirements, system decomposition, verification processes, and cross-reference matrix development best practices.
Ensure all systems engineering practices comply with regulatory and company standards, including any updates or changes in government specifications.
Basic Qualifications:

STEM degree -- 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
5 years of experience in systems engineering or a related role, with a focus on requirements definition and management.
Must be a US citizen and have the capability to receive and hold a Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:

Strong experience with IBM Rational DOORS for requirements management.
Proven ability to define and allocate requirements in complex systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
* Familiarity with systems engineering standards and practices (e.g., INCOSE, IEEE).
Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.