RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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’s Space Systems Sector is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Safety Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, and this role is 100% onsite.

This requisition can be filled at a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Reviews product designs, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.

-Independently analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.

-Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.

-Interfaces with engineers to validate safety controls and gather verification evidence.

-Supports operational safety activities during manufacturing, integration, test, and launch.

-Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

-Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer – Level 3:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience

-System Engineering background with System Safety experience

-Candidate must have an active DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date; a **Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)**with investigation date/periodic review completed within the last 5 years; and the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Level 4:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

-Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

-PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience

-System Engineering background with System Safety experience

-Candidate must have an active DOD Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date; a **Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)**with investigation date/periodic review completed within the last 5 years; and the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal/Sr. Principal Safety Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4:

-Experience performing Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Test Hazard Analyses (THA), and support incorporating updates into the existing Hazard Tracking System (HTS) records and Safety Analysis Report (SAR)

-Experience developing a System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), Hazardous Material Management Plan (HMMP), Environmental Hazard Analysis Report (EHA)

-Experience developing a Missile System Pre-Launch Safety Package (MSPSP), Ground Operations Plan (GOP), Debris Recovery Plan / Mishap Photobook (DRP)

-Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, SSCMAN 91-710, AFI 91-202

-Familiarity with Fed/Cal OSHA Standards

-Experience working on Space or Laser programs

-Experience leading a System Safety team/effort

-Experience with DoD safety programs highly desired

-Experience performing System Safety across all phases of a program

-Experience performing Safety on the floor during Integration and Test, Assembly, and moving of hardware

-Ability to apply extensive technical expertise in System Safety, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

-Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and clearly present technical approaches and findings

-Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

-Ability to work independently, without appreciable direction

-Ability to guide the successful completion of major programs

-Active DOD Top Secret clearance with a **Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)**along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

This requisition can be filled at a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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 and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.