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As a Systems Engineer for the JTAGS program, you will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining the program’s systems and networks used for development, integration, test, training, and operations. This is a mid- to senior-level role and an integrated program team (IPT) leadership position, and it includes a balance of program-facing leadership duties (e.g., meetings, work product reviews, program status, schedule management, etc.) and hands-on technical work with your team. This position is an individual contributor position, not a functional management position with direct reports.
You will be responsible for leading a team of systems engineers to on-schedule, on-budget completion of all efforts to achieve quality outcomes for the program and its stakeholders. These activities include but are not limited to:
Participating in cross-functional team coordination meetings, including weekly program flow down, program management status, and daily technical scrum meetingsCollaborating with other IPT leads and interfacing with program leadership to ensure the program satisfies all system specification requirementsLeading development and maintenance of systems engineering team standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other documentation as needed to ensure reliable, repeatable task executionBalancing a variety of duties ranging from micro-level tasks to macro-level projectsReviewing program plans, procedures, reports, drawings, and other documentation for completeness, accuracy, and qualityDelegating responsibilities and assignments to team members while maintaining accountability and appropriate oversightEvaluating and onboarding new members to the systems engineering team to support the needs of the programDeveloping, verifying, and validating system, sub-system, and component-level requirements, including tracking of verification status and artifactsWorking closely with the Integration and Test IPTs to ensure the JTAGS system(s) are built and tested to the appropriate requirementsSupporting development, evaluation, verification, and validation of system design changes, ranging from minor system fixes to large-scale system capability changesLeading execution of system and software performance analysis using Matlab-based tools to extract data from text files and compute technical performance measuresTracking problem/deficiency reports and leading investigation of root cause & corrective action in response to customer prioritiesPerforming model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to document system architecture and its internal and external interfacesWorking closely with the Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, CM/DM Lead, and other technical IPTs to develop and maintain robust, complete, and accurate documentation of the system baseline, to include drawings, diagrams, parts lists, software lists, etc.Providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the programIdentifying, assessing, and handling risks and opportunities that impact program schedule, budget, and/or technical performanceParticipating in future proposal work, including basis of estimate and statement of work development for systems engineering activitiesDeveloping and maintaining a close working relationship with our US Space Force customerIdentifying and evaluating new processes, tools, capabilities, and/or resources that can be utilized to improve program execution of JTAGS systems engineering activities and all pertinent areas in the Systems Engineering “V”If you have a passion for systems engineering and supporting the critical mission of our warfighters, this position is for you!
Notes
This role is full-time and in-person at the COCO-01 Northrop Grumman facility in a classified closed area environment. Duties may require infrequent travel to Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs, CO (about 15-20 mins drive from the NG facility).
Travel is not anticipated for this role, but openness to potential future short-term CONUS and OCONUS travel assignments is preferred. Note: a non-expired passport is preferred but not required.
This requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 3 and level 4:
Basic Qualifications
Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors degree in engineering or related STEM field, or 3 years relevant experience with Masters degree in engineering or related STEM fieldLevel 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors degree in engineering or related STEM field, or 7 years relevant experience with Masters degree in engineering or related STEM fieldActive Secret security clearanceExcellent written and verbal communication skills with subordinates, peers, and leadersStrong organizational and time management skillsProficient in RHEL OS command line for basic functions like navigation; file movement across networks, domains, or hosts; file reading/editing; changing permissions/ownership; etc.Proficient in Matlab; can independently develop new scripts and troubleshoot malfunctioning code; is familiar with Matlab CVS for revision managementProficient in IBM DOORS for requirements management, including use of baselines to capture changes over timeProficient in deriving and/or developing technical requirements to meet original source requirements and CONOPSExperience with Cameo Systems Modeler (or similar tools) and DoDAF for MBSEExperience with technical writing, such as reports, briefings, plans, procedures, and diagramsPossesses intermediate to advanced understanding and experience with the Systems Engineering “V”Preferred Qualifications
Experience with satellite communications ground system(s) and/or missile warning system(s)Experience in developing, integrating, or testing a GUI-based software product on a RHEL OSExperience in Python or bash scripting in LinuxExperience in team leadership or management of individual contributorsExperience developing and managing a project scheduleExperience and working knowledge of control account management (CAM)Experience or skillset with Microsoft Project for schedulingExperience supporting US Space Force development or sustainment program(s) as a defense contractorWorking knowledge and/or experience with JIRA for task assignment, status tracking, and executionExperience implementing DevSecOps practices and principles
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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.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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.