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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4 in Cape Canaveral, FL. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $98,400–$147,600 a year. The description mentions Agile. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 3 Software & IT openings in Cape Canaveral, FL today; the typical one asks for 2 years and advertises about $123,000 a year at the midpoint.
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Northrop Grumman advertises $98,400 to $147,600 a year, a midpoint of $123,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 82% of the 101 software & IT jobs in Florida that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $157,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Florida tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in software & IT (93), operations (11) and engineering & mfg (8). The biggest locations are Roy, UT (20), San Diego, CA (11) and Baltimore, MD (10). 2% of them are remote, 8% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4 to join our team based out of Cape Canaveral, FL. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Systems Engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability (tracing requirements to test plans/procedures/results)
Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.
Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.)
Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
The qualified candidate will possess the following skills:
The ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrate strategic thinking along with sound decision making and good judgments
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
This requisition may be filled at a Level 3 or a Level 4 based on the qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Level 3 :
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years relevant work experience.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
First-hand experience with requirements and interface management
Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 6 years relevant work experience.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
First-hand experience with requirements and interface management
Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering
Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities
First hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools (MagicDraw and / or Cameo preferred)
Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers
Design and operational knowledge of navy programs
Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications
An active DOD Secret Clearance
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