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Systems Engineer – Principal Engineer, Systems
Northrop Grumman. Conduct research, write requirements, develop models, define interfaces, and perform analysis within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements development, verification, and integration within aerospace projects. Proficient in utilizing tools like DOORS and JIRA, while effectively collaborating across engineering disciplines and managing stakeholder communications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Aerospace Systems EngineeringRequirements DecompositionModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Python ProgrammingAgile Execution
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Hard Skills
Requirements DevelopmentVerification/Validation PlanningInterface DefinitionHW/SW Integration TestingContinuous Integration/Continuous DeploymentRequirements ManagementTest PlanningTraceabilityTechnical DocumentationStakeholder Communication
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
DOORS DXLCameoJIRAConfiguration Management SoftwareModeling Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Active DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance
Industry Keywords
Integrated Product Team (IPT)Systems Engineering ArtifactsCross-Functional TeamAerospaceEngineering Reports
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct research, write requirements, develop models, define interfaces, and perform analysis within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure
- Drive development of new program requirements, refine existing program requirements, and influence future technologies and capabilities
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate and communicate technical capabilities and analyses with internal stakeholders and external customers
- Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning, and manage interface definition efforts
- Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
- Support interface and communication with program, functional, and subsystem leads
- Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following configuration management procedures
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
- Solicit stakeholder input, synthesize data, and communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Support cross-functional development, integration, and testing of system functional threads
- Work with IPTs to develop and execute program IFC plans and metrics
- Manage project execution rhythm, coordination, and reporting activities
- Utilize JIRA or similar software for issue tracking and resolution
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- Experience in at least one aspect of aerospace Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, requirements verification, integration, and requirements management
- Experience with Python or other scripting language
- Experience with requirement decomposition and traceability from System to Unit/Supplier Specifications
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment to support development and integration of a system functional capability
- Experience with software development
- Experience with HW/SW integration testing
- Experience with Agile execution
- Experience with managing suppliers with technical requirements and verification expectations
- Experience with DOORS DXL and DOORS administration
- Experience with Cameo
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development for Aircraft Sustainment efforts
- Systems Engineer 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline
- Principal Systems Engineer 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance may be available
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Phenomenal learning opportunities
- Friendly team environment
- Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
- Shift differential may be available depending on the position
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business