Staff Systems Engineer (Part-Time) at Northrop… · Whiteman…

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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 is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer – Pilot Vehicle Interface to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This is a part-time role located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

This Staff Systems Engineer – Pilot Vehicle Interface position is for an individual contributor within a multi-disciplinary engineering team. Responsibilities include conducting research, defining Pilot Vehicle Interfaces and performing analysis while working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure to drive the development of new program requirements, refine existing program requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. The selected candidate will collaborate across the engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate and communicate technical capabilities and analyses with internal stakeholders and external customers across multiple simultaneous Modernization and Sustainment efforts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) communication with program, functional and subsystem leads.
• Support major milestone events to ensure PVI requirements are being met.
• Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures.
• Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills to support coordination across IPTs and with external customers.
• Solicit input from internal and external Cockpit Working Group stakeholders to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Basic Qualifications:

• Staff Systems Engineer 5 - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a PH.D. in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience with aircraft operations, systems, and procedures.
• Experience coordinating and advising engineering design teams regarding aircrew operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern cockpit designs and Flight Management Systems
• Experience leading a technical team.
• Experience supporting major milestone events.
• Experience with HW/SW integration testing.
• Current B-2 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development, build, and operations

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,450.00 - $108,650.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.