Sr Staff Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking Sr. Staff Systems Engineer to work within Systems Engineering organization. This role reports to the Engineering Integration & Execution (EI&E) leader on a Research & Advanced Design program. This role is located on-site, based at the following location: Melbourne, FL .


The selected candidate will lead the Specialty Engineering activities in support of the Systems Engineering IPT lead. This team of skilled engineers has responsibility for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), Environmental Engineering Qualifications (EEQ), Human Systems Integration (HSI), System Safety, and System Security Engineering.

The individual will be responsible for operating in an agile team environment and perform the following:

• Work with Section Managers to staff the Specialty team
• Assign tasks to Systems Engineers on the Specialty team
• Represent the Specialty team at staff meetings, customer meetings, technical interchange meetings, etc.
• Facilitate cross-IPT discussion to ensure alignment of Specialty requirements, design, and implementation

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related discipline and 14 years of engineering experience, Master's in STEM with 12 years engineering experience OR PhD in STEM with 10 years of engineering experience.
• Must have previous experience with at least one of the following disciplines:
  • Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)
  • Environmental Engineering Qualifications (EEQ)
  • Human Systems Integration (HSI)
  • System Safety
  • System Security Engineering
• Must have previous experience with Cameo.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within prior to commensuration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have previous experience with at least two of the following disciplines:
  • Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)
  • Environmental Engineering Qualifications (EEQ)
  • Human Systems Integration (HSI)
  • System Safety
  • System Security Engineering

• Experience with Agile workflows
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
• Proven ability to brief technical presentations to both internal and external stakeholders

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

The 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.

Depending 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.

The 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.

Northrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.