Systems Engineer​/Principal Systems Engineer

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, OK.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or a Level 3.

Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer will be responsible for participation and collaboration with diverse engineering design teams to provide imaginative, technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems in establishing and managing the technical baseline in support of review milestones. The candidate will be executing tasks in system engineering functions. The position requires systems thinking and working knowledge of the full development life‑cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Candidate must exhibit strong leadership characteristics in coordinating with multiple teams and managing tasks.

This position is contingent upon verification of DoD Secret clearance and must possess the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• System Engineer: 2 years experience with a STEM Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR 0 years with a Master's degree
• Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Principal System Engineer: 5 years experience with a STEM Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR 2 years with a Master's degree
• Active or ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

• Prefer Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Physics
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements/Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills
• Scripting experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation…