Requisition ID: R10172826- Category: Engineering
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.
SSSD has an opening for a Reliability Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
This requisition can be filled as a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining necessary clearances prior to start date.
Job Duties:
-Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions, de-rating analysis, allocation of reliability requirements, performing failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and identify fault modes and responses, identify critical items and document controls, and support to design reviews.
-Candidate should have knowledge of functional block diagrams, creating reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics
-Ability to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems.
-Adapt probability and statistical tools to solve problems involving non-standard configurations and definitions of system success.
-Utilize industry tools to conduct Reliability analysis.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:
-Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 1+ years of engineering experience
-Ability to perform various reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for identifying fault modes and responses
-Familiarity with modeling and simulations and software analysis tools used in Reliability analysis
-Familiarity with functional block diagrams, reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics
-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
-Bachelors degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in a STEM in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience
-Ability to perform various reliability engineering related tasks, such as reliability failure rate/MTBF predictions and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for identifying fault modes and responses
-Familiarity with modeling and simulations and software analysis tools used in Reliability analysis
-Familiarity with functional block diagrams, reliability block diagrams, and ability to interpret schematics
-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design
-Combining hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware and systems
-PM&P and Electronics Design experience or exposure
-Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Active US Govt. DoD Top Secret clearance and/or active SCI access at time of application
This requisition can be filled as a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining necessary clearances prior to start date.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
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Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
