ICBM-S - Systems Engineer - Sustaining Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sustaining Engineering Staff Systems Engineer (level
5) to join its team in Clearfield, Utah in support of the ICBM Operational Software Sustainment Program (IOSSP).
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.
you will get to do
The Sustaining Engineering Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the ICBM Operational Software Sustainment Program (IOSSP) engineering team in the design, development, and delivery of solutions that meet government requirements. This involves overseeing the technical direction of the program, ensuring that engineering activities are aligned with contract requirements, and leading engineering resources. The candidate will work closely with program manager, technical teams, and government to identify and mitigate technical risks, develop solutions to complex technical problems, and ensure that all engineering activities are performed in accordance with industry standards and government regulations.
The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership, driving day‑to‑day tasking in support of customer needs. Occasional travel will be required.
- Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience; 10 years of experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years with PhD
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
- 6 years of experience in an engineering lead or management role.
- 3 years of experience in delivering formal briefings/presentations to senior leadership and being primary focal point to end user
- Must have proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- High proficiency in technical problem solving, to include participating in root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Demonstrated history leading and management of multi-functional teams.
- Ability to work with and develop as needed, network/electronic work instructions, safety policies and quality procedures
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Background and understanding in various tools and techniques associated with cost / schedule management (especially Earned Value Management).
- Experience in all stages of the engineering process from proposal and requirements analysis to verification testing and troubleshooting.
- Minuteman III ICBM experience, especially operational software
- Experience sustaining engineering data packages to include specifications, drawings, interface documents
- Experience sustaining long term service life systems through application of logistics practices including component performance monitoring, spares/resource monitoring, analytic forecasting, DMSMS, and alternate source/component replacement solutions
- Experience with applying hypervisors, cross-domain solutions, multi-level security systems, or modular open systems approach to integrated systems
- Experience with scripting and coding languages such as Python
- Experience with Agile Development
- Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering…
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