Staff Engineer Systems

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsStaff Engineer SystemsUnited States-Florida-MelbourneApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240280RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Staff Systems Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.In this role, you will be a dynamic Systems Engineering (SE) leader to provide technical support to a high visibility capability upgrade program. You will orchestrate all SE disciplines—Safety, Requirements & Verification, Specialty Engineering, etc. —towards ensuring the program is scoped appropriately for system-level verification within schedule, cost, and performance objectives. This role demands a hands on technical expert with strong communication skills to coordinate with the USG towards building a robust and comprehensive verification program.Roles and Responsibilities will include:Leadership of Verification PlanningDirect day to day coordination across multidisciplinary boundaries and with USG counterparts.Ensure review deliverables are complete, technically sound, and aligned with program milestones.Proposal & Estimating SupportContribute technical expertise to long term effort proposals, cost estimates, and schedule forecasts.Requirements & Verification Management (DOORS)Ensure requirements are captured, traced, and verified throughout the lifecycle.Process ImprovementConduct periodic SE process reviews; identify bottlenecks and implement best practice enhancements.Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., root cause analysis, lessons learned capture, tool integration).Expected SkillsExperience with BOE developmentExperience briefing or leading technical reviews with USG CustomersBasic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experienceMust have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced STEM degreeStrong knowledge of lab- and system-level test planning and execution, system safety, requirements & verification, and specialty engineering domainsExperience with IBM DOORSLeadership and team-lead experienceEarned Value ManagementPrior experience with capability upgrade programsPrimary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base...