Principal Systems Engineering

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Northridge
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Category: Engineering
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- 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 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (Weapon Systems) to join the Advanced Programs team to develop complex, next generation, state of the art weapon systems. You will be a member of a high performing, systems engineering team interacting with customers, program management, cross-functional teams of engineers and senior technologists. In this role as a Principal Systems Engineer (Weapon Systems) the selected candidate will serve as the Guidance Electronics Sensor Analyst for the SiAW Program. This position includes the execution of all aspects of the Guidance Electronics Sensor & Integration Team including sensor subsystem design, data analyses, interface verification, testing and failure/anomaly resolution, for the Stand-in Attack Weapon missile system development, including seekers, radome apertures and signal processing.

Guidance Electronics Sensor Analyst for the SiAW Program functioning in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

- Execute Guidance Section subsystem design, data analyses, interface verification, testing and failure/anomaly resolution.

- Familiarity with system requirements in the Requirements Management databases (DOORS).

- Develop test plans and procedures as a team effort and support the testing and verification of components and subsystems of Guidance Electronics. Provide data for and supporting risk management (identifies potential risks) and trade study processes.

- Regularly interface with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, other team members and team members on other teams.

Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or similar, with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; PhD with zero (0) years of related experience. (Current Active DoD Secret clearance or higher with a Periodic Reinvestigation within the last 5 years.

- Must have extensive experience in integration and testing of multiple subsystems.

- Must have analytical skills and experience with data analysis and aggregation and presentation of the results to internal and military customers.

- Must have strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to work with Guidance Electronics requirements and performance assessments and execute component and system level verification, data review activities and requirements gap analyses.

- Willing to occasionally work during odd hours (nights/weekends) and occasionally longer than normal (40 hrs/wk) to meet deadlines.

basic understanding of aircraft systems, missile systems, avionics, software systems, and their design drivers

- A strong experience base in Component Testing, Subsystem Testing and Flight Testing and the Development of Test Plans and Procedures.

*It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

#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.
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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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