Principal Weapons Engineer / Sr. Principal Weapons Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10036348
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
- Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Aeronautics Systems has multiple openings
for a Principal Weapons Engineer / Sr. Principal Weapons Engineer
to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position
will be located in Melbourne, FL.**This position may be filled by
either at the Principal Weapons Engineer level OR at the Sr.
Principal Weapons Engineer level based on the qualifications
listed.**The Weapons Engineer is expected to be a highly-motivated
self-starter with an ability to operate effectively on a team of
engineers and technicians. General understanding of Universal
Armament Interface (UAI) compliant MIL-STD-1760 Stores Management
Systems (SMS), MIL-STD-1553 and Suspension and Release Equipment
(S&RE). Daily activities include evaluating electrical systems,
products, components, and applications by designing and testing
products. Specific tasks performed in this role are requirements
management, system integration, test plan development, and test
execution of a weapon system throughout the entire development,
demonstration, and production phases.The successful candidate
should possess some familiarization of SMS/S&RE-related
hardware and software requirements and in the definition, design,
integration, test, and certification (end-to-end development) and
operation of SMS and S&RE. The successful candidate must also
be familiar with governing standards to include UAI Platform-Store
ICD, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS5653, etc., and have some
experience preparing detailed requirements specifications,
statements of work, test plans and procedures, certification plans
and procedures, performance reports, etc., related to these
governing standards. The successful candidate will be expected to
understand all system requirements, develop statements of work,
specifications and interface control documents, prepare, monitor
and update program schedules, conduct and participate in all
related design reviews, and provide technical guidance to the
cross-functional team.The selected candidate should thrive in a
fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly
diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all
levels.Basic Qualifications for Principal Weapons Engineer (T03):
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or
Mathematics) related field with 5 years of experience, OR 3 year of
experience with a Masters in STEM
- Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or
higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special
Programs (SAP)Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Weapons
Engineer (T04):
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or
Mathematics) related field with 9 years of experience, OR 7 year of
experience with a Masters in STEM
- Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or
higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special
Programs (SAP)Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with weapons and payload systems
- In-depth knowledge of governing standards to include UAI
Platform-Store ICD, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS5653
- Active Secret clearance with access to Special Program
- Experience working with weapons and payload systems Salary
Range: $87,600 USD - $131,400 USD Salary Range 2: $108,600 USD -
$163,000 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families
is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain
up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman
employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have
an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant
to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently
stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order
14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop
Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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