Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer - Special Programs & Futures

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

About the role

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer (level 6) in Roy, UT in support of Special Programs & Futures.

What you will get to do

The lead engineer will be responsible for

• Collaborating with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.
• Working with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design.
• Helping develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
• Developing systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical).
• Contributing to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
• Developing unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration).
• Contributing to the development and execution of rapid prototyping and demonstrations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 14 years of experience; or master's degree with 12 years of experience; or PhD with 9 years of experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• 5 years of experience developing model-based systems engineering products.
• 4 years of experience presenting to upper-level leadership.
• 4 years of experience leading a technical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in STEM
• Experience as a technical lead, integrated product team lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership.
• Experience in C2 system development
• Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience with development and rapid prototyping.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Additional information

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range

$166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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 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.