Principal Systems Engineer/Senior Principal Systems Engineer (System Design and | Tinley Park, IL

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  • Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

  • Company: Northrop Grumman

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Systems Engineer at our Rolling Meadows, IL location. The selected candidate will report to the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Targeting

Department. The SEIT Targeting Department supports various Targeting Operating Unit EO/IR programs including LITENING and IRST. The Systems Engineer applies core principles of systems engineering in order to deliver innovative, affordable, highly reliable systems solutions that meet customer needs, key performance parameters, and program execution goals.

Responsibilities may include proposal development (technical writing, cost estimation), requirements development, requirements decomposition and derivation, physical and functional system design definition (use case diagrams, block diagrams, activity diagrams, etc. ), hardware and software design definition, system integration, verification,

qualification, and validation activities, or production / sustainment program engineering support.

What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Additional benefits Education Assistance Training and Development 9/80 Schedule Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications: BS degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years' related experience in an engineering environment or Masters degree in STEM with a minimum of 3 years of related experience Excellent communication skills Self-starter mentality with proven ability to identify gaps and independently drive path to closure In-depth knowledge of the DOD Systems Engineering approach toward development and verification and validation of complex systems, subsystems, and components Demonstrated ability to apply Systems level thinking within the design decision making process Proficiency in the decomposition, allocation, and derivation of Stakeholder requirements to System, Subsystem, and component level specifications 1 or more years experience working on systems development projects that encompass both hardware and software Familiarity with DOORS US Citizenship Required Active Do D Secret clearance and Enhanced Security Review, or ability to obtain Active Secret clearance and Enhanced Security Review Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency using DOORS 1 or more years experience in Systems Engineering for Military Aircraft Systems or Subsystems (Knowledge of platform mission scenarios, Airworthiness requirements, etc.

1 or more years experience in Systems Engineering for DOD contracts 1 or more years experience working on systems development projects within the defense industry that encompass both hardware and software Experience working on EO/IR, laser, or related complex electronic systems development projects Active Secret or Top Secret clearance Active Enhanced Security Review Senior Principal Systems Engineer Basic Qualifications: BS degree in engineering with a minimum of 9 years' related experience in an engineering environment or Masters degree in engineering or STEM with a minimum of 7 years of related experience Excellent communication skills Self-starter mentality with proven ability to identify gaps and independently drive path to closure Subject Matter Expert knowledge of the DOD Systems Engineering approach toward development and verification and validation of complex systems, subsystems, and components Proficiency in applying Systems level thinking within the design decision making process Subject Matter Expert experience in the decomposition, allocation, and derivation of Stakeholder requirements to System, Subsystem, and component level specifications Ability to mentor junior engineers in the Systems design process Proficiency using DOORS 3 or more years experience working on systems development projects that encompass both hardware and software 3 or more years experience in Systems Engineering for DOD contracts 3 or more years experience in Systems Engineering for Military Aircraft Systems or Subsystems (Knowledge of platform mission scenarios, Airworthiness requirements, etc.

Experience working on EO/IR, laser, or related complex electronic systems development projects US Citizenship Required This position requires the applicant to have Do D Secret clearance and Enhanced Security Review, or the ability to obtain an Active Secret clearance and Enhanced Security Review Preferred Qualifications: Experience in all aspects of the DOD Systems Engineering process including proposal development, system design, system integration, system verification (e.

g. system's integration laboratory testing), system qualification (e. g. environmental / airworthiness qualification testing) and system validation (e. g. end-user platform testing), and production / sustainment support 3 or more years' experience working on EO/IR, laser, or related complex electronic systems development projects Active Secret or Top Secret clearance Active Enhanced Security Review Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600 Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600The 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. 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, interaction, interactionual 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: ///EEO. U. S. Citizenship is required for most positions. PDN-9ac9aa88-b56a-4945-9b88-7b3f28cab54d

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