RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to co
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Principal/Sr. Principal Factory Systems Engineer
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

 

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Principal / Sr. Principal Factory Systems Engineer to support advanced technology development programs. This position is located at the Linthicum, MD location.

What You’ll get to Do: 

         Define software and hardware integration strategy and develop test roadmap/plan for advanced digital platforms supporting manufacturing and fabrication of microelectronics

         Support planning, design, development, and installation of manufacturing automation tools and services

         Collaborate with solution providers and partners to verify capabilities satisfy program requirements

         Design validation approaches to ensure the system fulfills its operational objectives and stakeholder requirements in its intended operational setting

         Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements

         Support system engineering activities: trade studies, analysis of alternatives, requirement decomposition/allocation, requirement verification/validation, process development, roadmap development

This is a dual level req which can be filled as Principal or Sr Principal Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Factory Systems Engineer: 

         A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.

  • Direct experience with at least one phase of the software development lifecycle

  • Evidence of direct exposure to systems engineering concepts and skills such as requirements engineering, use case development, logical architecture modeling, interface definition, integration planning, test planning, verification & validation

  • Synthesizes internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints

  • Participates in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements

  • Experience in requirements gathering and architecture

  • Experience with component and system integration

  • Must be willing to work on site 100 of time.

  • Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.

  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory Systems Engineer: 

         A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD

  • Direct experience with at least one phase of the software development lifecycle

  • Evidence of direct exposure to systems engineering concepts and skills such as requirements engineering, use case development, logical architecture modeling, interface definition, integration planning, test planning, verification & validation

  • Synthesizes internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints

  • Participates in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements

  • Experience in requirements gathering and architecture

  • Experience with component and system integration

  • Must be willing to work on site 100 of time.

  • Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.

  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Active US government security clearance per business requirements 

  • Experience in performing systems engineering for government information systems and/or manufacturing systems is desirable

  • Ability to automate engineering tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools

  • Integration experience, to ensure the transition of systems, software, and components into operational environments

  • Experience with software development is desirable

  • Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory CIM solution. 

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack - Jira, Confluence. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
2002 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
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Job Info
Location
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
2002 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards >

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