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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer - Level 4 - GPI - Flight Experiments Lead Mission Manager - R10217397

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $185K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to serve as the Glide Phase Interceptor programs flight experiments and flight tests Lead Systems Engineer/Mission Manager. The role involves managing system requirements, conducting vehicle performance assessments, and participating in system level verification activities in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as Lead Systems Engineer and Mission Manager for the GPI Programs flight experiments and flight tests requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor and mission specific requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities

Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders, team members, and government customers

The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills

Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process

Implement and manage system requirements in the Requirements Management databases (DOORS)

Provide data for and assists in risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes

Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations

Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models

Interface with IPT engineering staff as required

Prepares and presents materials at major milestone meetings

Qualification

Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementTechnical Problem SolvingRisk ManagementDOORSInterceptor DevelopmentFlight TestingCommunication SkillsCost Account ManagementMentoring Skills

Required

Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years related experience, Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience or PhD with 4 year of experience

Experience developing requirements and designing missions without customer directed requirements

Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation

U.S. Citizenship is required

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Strong oral and written communication skills