Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $161,000.00 - $241,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
vision coverage
401k
educational assistance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Programs
Health and wellness resources
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that delivers innovative systems, products, and solutions supporting customers' missions worldwide. Known for its pioneering spirit, Northrop Grumman has a storied history marked by numerous technological firsts, including contributions to stealth bombers, space exploration, and advanced military aircraft. The company fosters an inclusive and engaging culture based on intellectual curiosity, bold ideas, and collaboration. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and impactful projects across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, Northrop Grumman offers employees the chance to work on revolutionary systems that shape the future while delivering real-world solutions to some of the greatest challenges faced by society today.
The Wing Ops Systems Engineering Lead – Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) position at Northrop Grumman is a key leadership role based in Colorado Springs, CO; Manhattan Beach, CA; or Huntsville, AL supporting the Sentinel program. This role involves leading a team of systems engineers working on the design, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software subsystems primarily focused on the Air Force’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. The Lead will be responsible for driving the development of requirements and architecture, collaborating closely with hardware, software, and test engineering teams to deliver integrated subsystem capabilities.
In this senior position, the Systems Engineering Lead will manage tasking, priorities, and execution for a large, geographically distributed systems engineering team. The incumbent will need to distill high-level program and integrated product team objectives into actionable, tactical plans, ensuring alignment across a broad range of stakeholders. Strong experience in requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo, architecture diagram creation, and technical leadership is vital for this role. The successful candidate must possess a U.S. citizenship with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance and be able to obtain Special Program Access. This position requires approximately 10% travel and offers a competitive salary range between $161,000 and $241,400, alongside an extensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k, life insurance, and paid time off.
The 9/80 work schedule provides flexibility by allowing employees who work nine hours per day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Northrop Grumman is committed to diversity and equality, encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply. This role is ideal for an experienced systems engineer passionate about leading teams to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment and contributing to national security advancements.
The Wing Ops Systems Engineering Lead – Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) position at Northrop Grumman is a key leadership role based in Colorado Springs, CO; Manhattan Beach, CA; or Huntsville, AL supporting the Sentinel program. This role involves leading a team of systems engineers working on the design, integration, and testing of complex hardware/software subsystems primarily focused on the Air Force’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. The Lead will be responsible for driving the development of requirements and architecture, collaborating closely with hardware, software, and test engineering teams to deliver integrated subsystem capabilities.
In this senior position, the Systems Engineering Lead will manage tasking, priorities, and execution for a large, geographically distributed systems engineering team. The incumbent will need to distill high-level program and integrated product team objectives into actionable, tactical plans, ensuring alignment across a broad range of stakeholders. Strong experience in requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo, architecture diagram creation, and technical leadership is vital for this role. The successful candidate must possess a U.S. citizenship with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance and be able to obtain Special Program Access. This position requires approximately 10% travel and offers a competitive salary range between $161,000 and $241,400, alongside an extensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k, life insurance, and paid time off.
The 9/80 work schedule provides flexibility by allowing employees who work nine hours per day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Northrop Grumman is committed to diversity and equality, encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply. This role is ideal for an experienced systems engineer passionate about leading teams to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment and contributing to national security advancements.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience
- 10 years of experience with a master’s degree
- 8 years with PhD
- must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
- ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
- 3 years of experience managing requirements in DOORS for complex systems
- 3 years of experience working with MBSE tools including Cameo
- 3 years of experience creating logical and physical architecture diagrams
- 3 years of experience leading engineers in technical leadership positions
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience
- 10 years of experience with a master’s degree
- 8 years with PhD
- must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
- ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
- 3 years of experience managing requirements in DOORS for complex systems
- 3 years of experience working with MBSE tools including Cameo
- 3 years of experience creating logical and physical architecture diagrams
- 3 years of experience leading engineers in technical leadership positions
- preferred active DoD Top Secret clearance
- preferred active S/SAR program clearance
- preferred experience managing large engineering teams of 20 or more people
- preferred experience working in a dynamic environment with many competing priorities
- preferred experience with modeling languages including SysML, DoDAF or UPDM
- preferred experience with requirements development for hardware and/or software systems
- preferred experience with hardware and/or software design
- preferred experience with integration and test of combined hardware/software systems
- preferred experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents
- preferred experience exporting documentation out of a model-based environment
- preferred experience with Agile Development
- preferred experience with ICBM weapon systems
Job Duties
- Lead a team of systems engineers in developing requirements and architecture for complex hardware/software subsystems
- collaborate closely with counterparts in hardware, software, and test engineering to design, integrate, test, and deliver integrated subsystem capabilities
- manage tasking, priorities, and execution for a geographically distributed systems engineering team
- coordinate with a large team of stakeholders to drive consensus and clarity for evolving designs
- distill high-level program and integrated product team objectives into tactical, executable plans for the engineering team
- oversee the creation of logical and physical architecture diagrams
- ensure adherence to standards and best practices in systems engineering processes
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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