Northrop Grumman Australia · 16 hours ago
Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer
United States-Rhode Island-North Kingston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $163K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Strategic Weapons System Launcher Systems Engineer. The role involves providing technical support for the installation and testing of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia class submarine, requiring collaboration with shipyard personnel and participation in testing programs.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at both the Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT shipyard sites
Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs
Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required
Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques
Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action
Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished
Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues
Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies
Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering
Active/Current Secret Clearance to start
US Citizenship
Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%
Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 or more years of work experience in Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or System Engineering
Active/Current Secret Clearance to start
US Citizenship
Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%
Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs
Preferred
Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program
Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment
Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard
Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance
Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program
Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment
Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard
Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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