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Staff 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 — 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.

About the Role

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

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

Work Environment & Schedule

This role operates on a standard 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The position requires travel of approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

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. 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_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
  • check_circleSupport flight test and flight worthiness of complex systems through safety design maturation

Requirements

  • verifiedUS Citizen
  • verifiedActive U.S. Government Secret Clearance
  • verified12 years experience with Bachelor's degree
  • verified10 years experience with Master's degree
  • verified8 years experience with Doctorate degree
  • verifiedExperience with MIL-STD-882E
  • verifiedAbility to obtain SAP approval

Nice to Have

Lead a team in software safety processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase. At least 4 years of using DO-178 or DO-254 for design development. At least 5 years experience with C/C++, Java, object oriented design or similar software development experience. Experience developing in an Agile environment. Model Based Systems Engineering experience. Experience developing missile flight systems software. Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certificate. Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience). Active Top Secret clearance with investigation in the last 6 years.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, Dental & Vision coveragecheck_circle401k retirement plancheck_circleEducational Assistance programcheck_circleLife Insurance coverageEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
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Company

Northrop Grumman

Industry

engineering

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Experience

8+ yrs (Senior)

Education

Bachelor's degree in specified technical discipline required with 12 years experience

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

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Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Military, Software Safety Processes, Do-178, Do-254, C/C++, Java, Object Oriented Design, Agile, Model Based Systems Engineering, Missile Flight Systems Software.

Education: Bachelor's degree in specified technical discipline required with 12 years experience; Master's degree in specified technical discipline accepted with 10 years experience; Doctorate degree in specified technical discipline accepted with 8 years experience.

Frequently asked questions about Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman

What does a Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman will collaborate with program ipt counterparts to develop systems engineering and design artifacts; contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis; ensure system requirements are properly represented in the model; and develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes for tool and team integration.
What are the requirements for this Staff Systems Safety Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman position, applicants should have: US Citizen; Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance; 12 years experience with Bachelor's degree; 10 years experience with Master's degree; 8 years experience with Doctorate degree; and Experience with MIL-STD-882E.
Where is the Staff Systems Safety Engineer role at Northrop Grumman located?expand_more
Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman is based in Wagon Trail, Mountain Brook, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Staff Systems Safety Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Northrop Grumman has listed this Staff Systems Safety Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Staff Systems Safety Engineer role?expand_more
Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Staff Systems Safety Engineer role at Northrop Grumman?expand_more
Key skills for Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman include Military; Software Safety Processes; Do-178; Do-254; C/C++; Java; Object Oriented Design; and Agile.
What education is required for Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in specified technical discipline required with 12 years experience; Master's degree in specified technical discipline accepted with 10 years experience; and Doctorate degree in specified technical discipline accepted with 8 years experience.
What category does the Staff Systems Safety Engineer role belong to?expand_more
Staff Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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