Aerospace Vehicle Equipment Lead Systems Engineer (T3/4) - 19883
- US citizenship
- Top Secret clearance
- Secret clearance
About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.
With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Aerospace Vehicle Equipment Lead Systems Engineer (level 3/4) to join its team. This position is in Roy, UTand will support the Sentinel program.
Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. ## Job Description The selected engineer will be responsible for multiple tasks pertaining to environment (hostile, induced, etc.) requirements management for the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Segment including: - Decompose AVE Segment level requirements into lower-level requirements as appropriate, based upon service life, use case, and CONOPS. - “Own” the environments for AVE equipment; add derived environmental figures/tables when analyses are performed to the appropriate Environmental Criteria Document - Review internal and external vendor performance specifications and verification methodology - Support internal and external (vendor) Design Reviews - Supporting AVE Test engineers to develop their test procedures to ensure correct requirements interpretation and verification - Review COTS to ensure meeting environmental requirements; identify deficiencies and recommend delta qual testing to verify compliance - Participating in Test Plan, Procedure, and Report peer reviews - Witness testing as the AVE Environments Engineer - Review Workmanship or Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) procedures; approve vibration and thermal cycle surveys - Support MRB/FRB as predicated during testing and screening events - Develop and review requirements, verification methods, descriptions, plans, and architecture for AVE - Participating in investigation of early issues and findings to understand if requirements are impacted, and to support criticality adjudication - Coordinating with REs and System Test to ensure integrated functions are ready for the test team to formally verify. - Interface with vendors and customers - Ability to travel to CONUS test locations ~25% ## Basic Qualifications - T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD - T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD - Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S.
Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need. - Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 Natural and Induced Environmental Test Methodology (and tailoring), MIL-HDBK-344, MIL-HDBK-310, SMC-S-016, RCC 319, DOORS v7.X - Familiarity with Commercial and Industrial test methods (IEC 60068, RTCA DO-160, ASTM, SAE, etc.) ## Preferred Qualifications - Active U.S.
Department of Defense Top Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain it) with SAP approval capability. - Familiarity with laboratory testing: Experience with climatic, vibration, mechanical/ pyroshock testing; understanding underlying principles, sensor placements and importance. - 2+ years of requirements management and/or experience with requirements management tools (e.g.
DOORS) - Experience in various portions of the systems engineering "V" (i.e. allocation of requirements, verification of requirements, etc.) As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 401k - Educational Assistance - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions - Paid Time Off - Health & Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80.
The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate. ## #SentinelSystems Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.
However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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