Systems Engineer - Project Management

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSystems Engineer - Project ManagementUnited States-California-Palmdale No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10239598Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer - Project Management to support our Systems Engineering organization. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.This position does require support through 4pm Pacific Time and overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required.In this role, you will provide engineering leadership, analysis, and execution support for the development of innovative systems. Focus is on change and technical integration of complex issues, as well as how our solutions affect our program costs and schedules.Essential Functions:Complete understanding and wide application of Change Integration and management principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.Displays Technical and program review board leadership. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Supports chief engineers in defect analysis and path forwardsContributes to the completion of Change Proposal Development and Risk Management and Opportunity analysis.Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.Basic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experienceMust have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have either formal training or basic knowledge and experience in Program/Program Management, examples including Baseline Management, Program Change, Change Integration, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Risk Management Analysis.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university field or similar field with 0 years of experience.Active, In-scope US Government Top Secret or SCI clearance.3- 5 years Program/Project management experience including Change Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Change Proposal processes.Advanced use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.Skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks.Develops recommended solutions to advanced technical problems as assigned.Minimum 1-2 years of experience in one or more of the following:Aircraft DesignAircraft Avionics & Electrical SystemsAircraft TestingSystems/Model Based Systems Engineering academic or work-related experience.Significant experience in the developmental/operational test maintenance environment.Experience working with inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.Experience representing the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project. Your PrivacyBy clicking “Accept All Cookies” you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.Learn MoreCookies Settings Reject All Accept All CookiesPrivacy Preference CenterWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This...