Systems Engineer - Air Vehicle Subsystems Integration

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10049233
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
Positions Available: 1 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. The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Systems Engineering Integration (SEI) Integrated Product Team (IPT) is seeking a Systems Engineer to derive and capture requirements for an innovative model-based system. The selected candidate will utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to provide support to the Air Vehicle (AV) IPT, and act as an Embedded Systems Engineer (ESE) for cross-IPT collaboration within a Digital Engineering Environment. As an ESE, the candidate will focus on system architecture, model interface definition, supplier model integration, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and technical integration and coordination with internal and external engineering teams. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. Essential Functions:
- Support cross-IPT MBSE technical integration between the SEI IPT and AV IPT
- System Architecture support, Supplier model integration, and internal system interface control (MBSE Cameo)
- Capture analytical tool and workflows (analytical architectures) that contribute to the maturation of the program Digital Engineering Environment
- Support requirements allocation and interface definition support to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
- Participate in Allocation Control Boards (ACBs), Technical Review Boards (TRBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required
- Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
- Applies extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Provide cross-IPT support for Capture efforts, SSOW/SDRL/CDRL, and trade studies as required
- Work closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of professional/military experience to include a background in systems engineering OR Masters Degree in STEM discipline with a background in systems engineering
- Basic understanding of Vehicle Subsystems, as described by MIL-STD-881E; Appendix A, and a general understanding of the relevance of JSSG-2009.
- Working knowledge of MBSE tools such as Cameo, Magic Draw, Rhapsody, Sparx EA, and/or Enterprise Architect
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance after start.
- Must adhere to Program security requirements while performing work
- Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers and management from multiple disciplines Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with MBSE experience
- Experience developing key driving requirements, decomposing them into a set of key functional elements, and developing a system architecture that satisfies both.
- Understanding of aircraft design
- Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
- Extensive experience with Cameo
- Experience developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like Cameo.
- Understanding of common SE process, experience writing ICD's
- Applies wide-ranging technical expertise and has knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interface with all levels of the workforce and management.
- Proven experience with team engagement experience
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project. Salary Range: $71,100 USD - $106,700 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 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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