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Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago

Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Nuclear Surety)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $206K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in Nuclear Surety. The role involves developing and implementing systems engineering processes to ensure compliance with nuclear surety standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement systems engineering processes to ensure compliance with nuclear surety standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate systems that meet nuclear surety requirements

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and security of nuclear systems

Provide technical guidance and support throughout the product lifecycle, from development to system deployment

Prepare and present technical reports and documentation to stakeholders and customers

Use model based engineering tools on a navigation system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design

Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM navigation system

Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems

Ensure system technical compliance with the program Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) and system requirements

Qualification

Nuclear SuretySystems EngineeringRisk AssessmentModel Based EngineeringDOORsIntercontinental Ballistic MissilesTechnical CommunicationTeam CollaborationTechnical Reporting

Required

BS degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a MS degree and 6 years OR a Ph.D. and 4 years

Knowledge of nuclear surety principles, standards, and regulations

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, California

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in STEM or technical management

Able to drive execution of a Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) and work with a cross-functional team

Experience with the following tools: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, NX, Capital, Confluence

Over 4 years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on nuclear surety analyses/test and verification of requirements

Experience working with Nuclear Surety Requirements and the Nuclear Certification process (e.g. AFI 63-125, AFMAN 91-118/91-119/31-108, DODM 5210.41, AFI 91-101)

Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)

Previous program milestone execution experience, including but not limited to Systems Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Experience and working knowledge of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) or the Sentinel program