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Principal Systems Safety Engineer

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

location_onWagon Trail, Mountain Brook, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States

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About Northrop Grumman

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. 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.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division.

The Sentinel program offers an exciting opportunity to join a team supporting critical activities including use case development, requirements definition and allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification and validation, and requirements traceability. You will collaborate with program Integrated Product Team (IPT) counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts. This role involves working with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature the architecture content of large program designs, ensuring that appropriate requirements are properly represented in the model. Additionally, you will contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis, while helping to develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes for tool and team integration.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 our official website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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Wagon Trail, Mountain Brook, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States

Huntsville, Alabama

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleCollaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop systems engineering and design artifacts
  • check_circleContribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis
  • check_circleEnsure system requirements are properly represented in the model
  • check_circleDevelop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes for tool and team integration
  • check_circleSupport flight test and flight worthiness of complex systems through safety engineering
  • check_circleDevelop and mature architecture content for large program designs with technical teams and stakeholders
  • check_circleGenerate and review design artifacts to support System Safety analyses for weapons systems

Requirements

  • verifiedUS Citizen
  • verifiedActive U.S. Government Secret Clearance
  • verified1 years' experience with C/C++, Java, or object-oriented design
  • verifiedExperience using MIL-STD-882E
  • verifiedExperience in software safety process (MIL-STD-882E, AOP 51, 91-710, JSSSEH)
  • verifiedFundamental knowledge of system safety principles
  • verifiedFamiliarity with AGILE

Nice to Have

2+ years of System Safety Engineering experience conducting comprehensive system safety analyses IAW MIL-STD-882E (including PHA, FHA, SHA, and O&SHA). Experience executing processes in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase. Software development or coding experience. 2+ years of experience using DO-178 for design development. Experience developing in an Agile environment. Experience with requirements tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Agile software tools, JIRA, and/or Confluence. Experience in Hardware/Software Integration. Scrum Master or Product Owner experience. Experience with developing, reviewing, updating, and approving system safety artifacts and system safety requirements. Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience. Experience developing missile flight systems software. Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certificate. Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience).

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, Dental & Vision coveragecheck_circle401k retirement plancheck_circleEducational Assistance programcheck_circleLife Insurance coveragecheck_circleEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutionscheck_circlePaid Time Off and Company paid holidayscheck_circleHealth & Wellness Resourcescheck_circleEmployee Discountscheck_circle9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday offcheck_circleRelocation assistance package
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Company

Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Headquarters

Falls Church, VA

Open Roles

18

Northrop Grumman, a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Falls Church, VA, delivers advanced technology solutions to global customers. The company specializes in autonomous systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, strike capabilities, space systems, and logistics modernization. Its work spans defense, aerospace, and intelligence sectors, addressing critical challenges from undersea to outer space and across cyberspace. The organization emphasizes innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture where employees contribute to global security through cutting-edge research and development. Northrop Grumman supports professional growth with training programs, employee resource groups, and benefits designed to promote well-being. Career opportunities span engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, and cybersecurity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Northrop Grumman recruits without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. All roles requiring U.S. government clearance mandate citizenship. Job seekers can explore openings and verify recruiter legitimacy through the official careers site at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. Additional details on employment practices are available at http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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Experience

1+ yrs (Lead)

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

Secret ClearanceMil-STD-882eC/C++JavaObject-Oriented DesignAop 51

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