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Principal Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman. Support Sentinel program systems engineering and systems safety activities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements development, functional decomposition, and model-based systems engineering. Proficient in C/C++, Java, and familiar with MIL-STD-882E processes for system safety and design.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Systems EngineeringC/C++ ProgrammingMIL-STD-882E ExperienceModel Based Systems EngineeringU.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance
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Hard Skills
Requirements DevelopmentFunctional DecompositionObject-Oriented DesignVerification and ValidationSystem Safety EngineeringAgile DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentDesign Artifact GenerationTool IntegrationArchitecture Content Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
DO-178Model Development Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
ASP/CSP Certificate
Industry Keywords
System SafetyWeapons System DesignMissile Flight SystemsEngineering and Manufacturing Development PhaseSpecial Access Program (SAP)
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesJavaC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support Sentinel program systems engineering and systems safety activities
- Develop use cases, define and allocate requirements, perform functional decomposition, define interfaces, support verification and validation, and maintain requirements traceability
- Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop systems engineering and design artifacts
- Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content for large program designs
- Develop and incorporate appropriate system requirements and ensure accurate representation in the model
- Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis
- Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes for model development, tool integration, and team integration
- Generate or review design artifacts supporting System Safety analyses for weapons system design maturity, flight testing, and flight worthiness of complex systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be a US Citizen
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Current or ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time
- Experience with C/C++, Java, object-oriented design, or similar experience
- Experience using MIL-STD-882E or similar processes for hardware and/or software design development
- Systems Engineer (T-02): Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master's degree
- Principal Systems Engineer (T-03): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience, or 3 years with a Master of Science degree, or 1 year with a PhD
- Preferred: System Safety Engineering experience with MIL-STD-882E analyses, including PHA, FHA, SHA, and O&SHA
- Preferred: Experience executing processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase
- Preferred: Software development or coding experience
- Preferred: Experience using DO-178
- Preferred: Experience developing in an Agile environment
- Preferred: Model Based Systems Engineering experience
- Preferred: Experience developing missile flight systems software
- Preferred: ASP/CSP Certificate
- Preferred: Weapon System experience, such as Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience
- Travel up to 10% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- 9/80 work schedule, allowing every other Friday off
- Competitive relocation assistance package may be available
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available
- Company paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan