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Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

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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.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit has an exciting career opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama, for a Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Analysis / Hardware). You will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) program.

In this role, you will support the GWS Execution Team with technical analysis and an emphasis on hardware. You will be responsible for understanding the hardware development lifecycle, managing requirements, and conducting performance assessments for systems. Your work will involve executing analysis, evaluating technical viability integration points, and utilizing proficiency with analysis tools to communicate concepts clearly. This position requires critical thinking and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Location and Work Environment

This position is located in Huntsville, AL, and requires on-site work in an in-person/closed-area environment full-time. There are no remote options available for this role. Travel is required up to 10% of the time to support business needs. Please note that no relocation assistance is available for this position.

Hiring Process and 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. Applicants must possess a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, as this is required to start.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit the company website.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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1267, Hermitage Avenue Southeast, Echols Hill, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States

Huntsville, Alabama

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleSupport the GWS Execution Team with technical analysis and hardware development lifecycle activities
  • check_circleReview and develop hardware drawings and schematics to inform design decisions
  • check_circleCommunicate technical concepts clearly through work products, presentations, and discussions
  • check_circlePerform hardware analysis products including power, grounding, structural, thermal, and stress assessments
  • check_circleConduct performance assessments and evaluate technical viability integration points for systems
  • check_circleAssess and troubleshoot hardware issues during design phase and sustainment periods
  • check_circleManage requirements decomposition and utilize requirements management tools such as DOORS
  • check_circleUtilize software tools like MATLAB, SPICE, and CAD to conduct engineering analysis

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's in STEM with 5 years experience (Level 3) or 8 years (Level 4)
  • verifiedMaster's in STEM with 3 years (Level 3) or 6 years (Level 4)
  • verifiedPhD with 1 year (Level 3) or 4 years (Level 4)
  • verifiedSecret security clearance
  • verifiedExperience with requirements management and DOORS
  • verifiedHardware development lifecycle knowledge
  • verifiedHardware analysis (power, thermal, structural)
  • verifiedMATLAB, SPICE, or CAD proficiency
  • verifiedU.S. Citizenship

Nice to Have

Degree in Systems Engineering. Minimum 2 years of experience within hardware engineering/analysis. Experience with risk analysis and risk management. Experience in Agile/Scrum leadership roles such as Scrum Master or Product Owner. Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus. GMD domain knowledge.

Benefits & Perks

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3-8 yrs (Mid Level)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required for Level 3/4

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Full-Time

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Skills: Requirements Management, Doors, Hardware Development Lifecycle, Power/grounding, Structural, Thermal, Stress, Reliability Engineering, Sustainment Engineering, Matlab.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required for Level 3/4; Master's Degree in a STEM field required for Level 3/4; PhD in a STEM field required for Level 3/4.

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What does a Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman do?expand_more
In this Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman role, you will support the gws execution team with technical analysis and hardware development lifecycle activities; review and develop hardware drawings and schematics to inform design decisions; communicate technical concepts clearly through work products, presentations, and discussions; and perform hardware analysis products including power, grounding, structural, thermal, and stress assessments.
What are the requirements for this Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 role?expand_more
To qualify for the Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman position, applicants should have: Bachelor's in STEM with 5 years experience (Level 3) or 8 years (Level 4); Master's in STEM with 3 years (Level 3) or 6 years (Level 4); PhD with 1 year (Level 3) or 4 years (Level 4); Secret security clearance; Experience with requirements management and DOORS; and Hardware development lifecycle knowledge.
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Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman is based in 1267, Hermitage Avenue Southeast, Echols Hill, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Northrop Grumman has listed this Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 role as on-site.
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Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman typically requires 3–8 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman include Requirements Management; Doors; Hardware Development Lifecycle; Power/grounding; Structural; Thermal; Stress; and Reliability Engineering.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required for Level 3/4; Master's Degree in a STEM field required for Level 3/4; and PhD in a STEM field required for Level 3/4.
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Systems Engineer - (Execution - Analysis / HW) - Level 3 / 4 at Northrop Grumman is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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