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Staff Systems Engineer
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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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Requirements and Verification - Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of diverse, talented individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role can be located in either San Diego , El Segundo , or Palmdale, CA . In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and test engineers to ensure all products meet technical specifications and customer requirements. Success in this role often requires the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment while simultaneously being action-oriented, with a strong attention to detail, and effective communication. Key Responsibilities: Verification Planning & Execution: • Develop Plans: Author Requirement Verification Plans (RVPs) and System Test & Verification Plans for each Integrated Functional Capability (IFC). • Coordinate Approvals: Lead technical reviews and secure cross-functional approval for verification methods within the RVP. • Collect Data: Review Verification Data Products from System Test to confirm they meet the intent and scope of the specification. • Author Reports: Create Requirement Verification Reports (RVRs) and System Test & Verification Reports to formally close out IFC activities. • Manage Customers: Coordinate internal and cross-IPT reviews of RVRs, and manage the customer comment and approval process. Engineering & Test Collaboration • Partner with SMEs: Work with Subject Matter Experts and Responsible Engineers to gather analysis and data for Analysis or Inspection verification methods. • Review Test Procedures: Collaborate with System Test engineers to develop test procedures, ensuring accurate interpretation of requirements. • Lead Peer Reviews: Participate in test procedure and system verification peer reviews to maintain high product quality. • Adjudicate Findings: Analyze and resolve test findings based on a deep understanding of intended system behaviors. System Definition & Integration Support • Define Features: Author use cases, technical requirements, and feature acceptance criteria for system definitions and Discrepancy Reports (DRs). • Investigate Issues: Analyze early findings and anomalies to determine potential impacts on core system requirements. • Coordinate Readiness: Align with Responsible Engineers and System Test teams to ensure integrated functions are mature enough for formal testing. This position will be require full-time, on-site work at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required. Basic Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelor of science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of science degree in a ST