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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - MS&A - 18079

RoyOnsiteFull TimeStaff$152,900–$229,300 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Secret security clearance
  • SAP approval
  • MS&A
  • V&V
  • MBSE
  • Cameo
  • DOORS
  • CPLM
  • PLM
  • Python

Nice to have

  • Ansys ModelCenter
  • general guidance
  • little pre-existing structure
  • end-users requirements
  • user-need statements

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for the Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team supporting the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves modeling product support analyses, identifying system requirements, implementing process improvements, and integrating models and data. The ideal candidate will have experience designing model federations, be innovative, and comfortable solving technical problems with minimal guidance. Key responsibilities include collaboration, Agile participation, MS&A activities, integrating analytical models, and defining system requirements. A Bachelor's degree in STEM with significant experience is required, along with a Secret security clearance.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 


Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for the Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.


As a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Systems Engineer, you will support a team modeling product support analyses across multiple campuses. This role will involve identifying critical system requirements, implementing process improvements, and integrating various models and data. We are looking for a candidate with experience designing federations of models. A successful candidate will be innovative and comfortable solving technical problems without appreciable guidance.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Collaboration with various groups to integrate functionality with multiple software environments
  • Participation in a collaborative Agile environment
  • Support modeling, simulation, and analysis activities
  • Assist in integrating various analytical models and tools
  • Assist in defining system requirements and finding innovative solutions to difficult technical problems

Basic Qualifications:


  • Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with a minimum of 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Demonstrated technical experience in MS&A areas to include V&V
  • Experience developing V&V artifacts
  • Proficiency in MBSE tools (Cameo, DOORs, CPLM, PLM, or similar)
  • Experience guiding technical documents through review processes in a DoD environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with scripting (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R or similar)
  • Proactive self-starter capable of identifying gaps and problems in/with processes and proposing and implementing solutions

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Prior experience with Ansys ModelCenter
  • Demonstrated experience meeting business requirements with only general guidance and little pre-existing structure
  • Experience related to Product Support Analysis and/or Logistics Support Analysis
  • Experience with Agile Release Train (ART) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Experience identifying end-users requirements, understanding their experiences, needs and preferences for a final product, and developing user-need statements

Position Benefits


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/


This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.


This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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