Systems Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 - Mission Operations Factory Support
- Pay
- $114,000 – $171,000 per year
- Location
- Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- TS/SCI clearance
- root cause analysis
- corrective action analysis
- spacecraft operations and maintenance
- anomaly resolution
Relocation Assistance
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 - Mission Operations Factory Support to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. *This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. This position will be responsible for preparing for and executing Spacecraft Operations & Maintenance.
What you'll get to do: Provide on-call support for resolution and lead return to operations following anomalies Perform root cause and corrective action analysis in response to system anomalies Contribute and present to program and customer leadership on system state of health (SOH), anomalies, and other critical needs or topics Contribute to topics and discussions with external interfaces (Customers and SETAs) and sub-contractors Foster a culture of knowledge transfer through documentation and recording of system operations, hardware, and software Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business Must be able to work as an effective member of a team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions.
Possibility of travel to support offsite meetings (not mandatory) Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience; OR, a PhD with 1 year of related experience Experience with determining root cause and correction actions Experience with Operations and Maintenance of Space Systems Candidate must have an active SCI at time of application OR Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI prior to start date.
Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 years of engineering experience; OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6 years of engineering experience; OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4 years of engineering experience Experience with determining root cause and correction actions Experience with Operations and Maintenance of Space Systems Candidate must have an active SCI at time of application OR Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an active SCI prior to start date.
Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Pay and benefits
Experience interfacing with customers/executive management Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, and/or Linux OS Experience with systems with complex data paths and processing Knowledge and familiarity with space vehicle subsystems Knowledge and familiarity of space vehicle fault management and autonomy #LosAngelesSpace #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSysEngJobs #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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