CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph
TRAVEL: 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support an Operations and Maintenance facility located in Alice Springs, Australia.
This role requires a two (2) year commitment and the ability to successfully pass a physical and psychological exam. A comprehensive overseas compensation package is offered with this position including relocation assistance.
** Position is contingent on future program funding **
The successful candidate will provide technical planning and integration support for operational systems. This System Engineer will also serve as an interface to Site and CONUS engineering organizations. The principal duties of the position are:
Provide engineering support to include; requirements definition/evaluation, planning, coordination, identifying and addressing impacts, generating documentation, and test support.
Research, prepare and present baseline change proposals to internal and external customers
Plan, design and support execution of installation and integration activities addressing operational equipment obsolescence and delivery of new systems/capabilities
Develop and coordinate technical and conceptual trade studies between Site and Factory Operations and Maintenance teams
Support system engineering functions for the Program including management of project schedules, program risks, opportunities, issues and baseline changes
Assess program operations and engineering activities to ensure maximum availability, maintainability and overall performance
Basic Qualifications for level 4:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 8 years of relevant engineering experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 6 years of relevant engineering experience
Experience with System Engineering foundations and concepts
Experience with system integration and test activities and processes
Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
Active in scope SCI Access
Ability to pass CI Poly examination prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications:
AMP/ATP/Mission 1 experience is highly desired
Previous Site installation support
Familiarity with Site Integration Standards