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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer, Requirements Integration to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Air Dominance (AD) Systems Engineering Integration (SEI) Integrated Product Team (IPT) is seeking a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer to derive and capture requirements for an innovative model-based system. The selected candidate will develop supplier and system architecture requirements, coordinate with internal and external engineering teams, and support Program leadership regarding closure of program milestones. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Essential Functions:

• Support Integration Manager and Requirements Lead in development of system architecture requirements in DOORS
• Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) and Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL) development
• Support requirements allocation and interface definition support to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Participate in Allocation Control Boards (ACBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
• Applies extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Work closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads

This requisition may be filled at either a Systems Engineer level or Principal Systems Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications:

• The basic qualifications for the Systems Engineer are a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years professional/military experience to include a background in systems engineering OR Masters Degree in STEM discipline to include a background in systems engineering.

- The basic qualifications for the Principal Systems Engineer are a Bachelor's Degree in Science, -Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years professional/military experience to include a background in systems engineering OR Masters Degree in STEM discipline with 3 years professional/military experience to include a background in systems engineering.

• Working knowledge of DOORS Software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must adhere to Program security requirements while performing work
• Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers and management from multiple disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Systems Engineering with MBSE experience
• Agile development experience
• Understanding of Defense Acquisition Lifecycle Management
• Applied knowledge of aircraft design
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
• Experience developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like CAMEO.
• Strong understanding of common SE process, experience writing ICD’s
• Applies wide-ranging technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent leadership, communications , and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the workforce and management.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role.
• Proven experience with team engagement experience in a leadership/Team
• Perform work with no appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Salary Range: $73,400 USD - $110,000 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.