Systems Engineer - Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nThe Mission Exploitation Operating Unit (MEXOU) is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to support the MTC program as the Build IPT Deputy. The Build IPT receives concept designs and performs hardware and software integration with a team of highly skilled implementers and testers. As the IPT Deputy, you will be responsible for scope, cost, and schedule management. You will interface with customers, product leads, and program managers to deliver the product to multiple customers. This position is located in Aurora, CO.\n\nRoles and Responsibilities\n\n\u2022 Provide direct support to the Build IPT Lead, including task creation and tracking, removing blockers, and ensuring the team has all resources needed to perform its duties.\n\n\u2022 Evaluate and give feedback on system concept development across disciplines such as Systems Administration, Network Engineering, RF \u0026 Signals Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Integration, Test, and Deployment.\n\n\u2022 Review detailed design analyses from the Design IPT; may also involve test design.\n\n\u2022 Provide stakeholder feedback on Engineering Change Requests, Increment Planning Packages, and Discrepancy Review Boards as an IPT stakeholder for implementation.\n\n\u2022 Interpret requirements, diagrams, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to fully decompose work scope.\n\n\u2022 Determine task schedules and level of effort required to meet product and program goals.\n\n\u2022 Lead FAT and SAT events, ensuring all verification criteria are met and that Discrepancy Reports are captured when applicable.\n\n\u2022 Communicate technical capabilities and analyses to internal stakeholders and external customers.\n\n\u2022 Deliver weekly program status updates to the PMO, key stakeholders, and customer leadership.\n\n\u2022 Mentor and direct junior staff to meet program deadlines.\n\n\u2022 Support new project acquisition through Basis of Estimate development and proposal preparation.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n\u2022 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; or 10 years of relevant experience with a Master\u2019s degree; or 8 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D.\n\n\u2022 Experience with Jira and Confluence.\n\n\u2022 Ability to communicate and present effectively to product and program management, technical managers, and customers.\n\n\u2022 Excellent technical writing and team building skills.\n\n\u2022 Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes.\n\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and approaches quickly.\n\n\u2022 Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application and willingness to submit to a polygraph.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n\u2022 Active TS/SCI clearance.\n\n\u2022 Experience with Agile development.\n\n\u2022 Familiarity with communications infrastructure, data center, and antenna design.\n\n\u2022 Familiarity with CAM and EVMS.\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n