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Systems Engineer Level 4 – COAST Ground SEIT
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Redondo Beach
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: 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. *This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Roles & Responsibilities: • Project Engineer with fundamental knowledge of Systems Engineering practices, system development life cycles and methodologies, insight into Operations and Maintenance (O/M) support. • This position requires planning and execution of system engineering core functions including collaboration with IPTs, site personnel, customer, and development program counterparts in-support the O/M of the in-operational and forthcoming assets and baselines. • SE is to perform Systems Integration in support of DT&E at both factory and at site locations. • SEIT Installation Manager (IM) to lead a team supporting the site DT&E activities including scheduling, organizing & coordinating activities, and executing DT&E activities. • Understand how the assigned tasks fit within the overall program operational objectives, have strong verbal/written communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team environment. • Strong analytical capabilities with the interest in applying troubleshooting skills and techniques to solve problems. • Develop and document technical standard operating processes and procedures as needed. • Participate in team reviews of technical requirements, design and implementation plans prior to deployment. • SW/HW Discrepancy Reports. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR • Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR • PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience • Previous SE experience across all levels of Systems Engineering discipline including development & maintenance of CONOPS, requirements and ICDs. • Experience with systems integration, test and design/SW validation. • Self-motivated and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with SEIT leadership & internal cross-functional IPTs. • Experience with Systems Architecture development and maintenance to support system designs. • U.S Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI Clearance Preferred Qualifications: • Experience leading system integration/test activities • Strong understanding of design content and ability to analyze and provide recommended revisions on systems currently in operations. • CAM experience/certification • Experience with Linux system environment and software structures • Proficiency w