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Job Description
We are currently seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for - AARGM Production to support the Production Team for the AARGM program to work with our talented Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, CA.
Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within the production environment and supporting the production efforts as part of the Systems Engineering team for the AARGM program and will work closely with various engineering functions to for developing projects that attribute to yield improvement, such as failure investigation analysis, automation projects.
In this role, the selected candidate will (but not be limited to):
Understand requirements for system architecture development and systems integration
Lead systems engineering activities to support transition from development to production
Collaborate cross-functionally/IPTs and production team to document manufacturing/test requirements and constraints for missile production
Interface with inter-organizational management and external Customer to communicate technical briefing and project status.
Support Program Management activities to ensure cost and schedule objectives are met
Support the management of critical subcontractors for developing, testing and delivery of quality products that meet the requirements
Provide status and input on Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs) tasks to the respective Control Account Managers (CAM)
Perform system level analysis, development, integration, component testing, and system validation/verification qualifications
Support various technical meetings (e.g., MRB, CCB, ERB) to understand the latest configuration(s) of the system/subsystem integration and designs
Identify and track risks to technical execution
Provide data mining for both failure database (TipQA) and ATP data variability analysis.
Generate manufacturing documentation, e.g., Acceptance Test Plans, Acceptance Test Procedures, Assembly Instructions, based on system/subsystem designs
Generate and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Change Notices (ICNs), technical manuals, technical specifications, and system/subsystem documentation for the customer/end user
Perform electronic diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting
Generate Engineering Change Proposals
This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer (T03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (T04) level.
Basic qualifications for each level are listed below.
Basic qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer level (T03) are:
Bachelor of Science in related engineering discipline and a minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting any part of the product lifecycle from proposal through production
Active DoD security clearance
Experience in configuration management process using a product lifecycle management tool, e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, StarTeam
Experience leading projects from a technical role
Ability to interpret electrical schematic diagrams and mechanical drawings
Ability to communicate and collaborate across different technical disciplines
Experience in requirements elicitation, systems integration and test
Must have proven experience in communicating with all levels of peers, management, and customers in a methodical, detailed and process-oriented fashion
Must have demonstrated experience in solving technical problems independently with minimal supervision
Prior experience working in an AS9100 environment
Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T04) are:
Bachelor of Science in related engineering discipline and a minimum of five (9) years of experience supporting a product from development into production lifecycles
Active DoD security clearance
Experience performing electronic diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience in configuration management process using a product lifecycle management tool, e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, StarTeam
Experience leading projects from a technical role
Ability to interpret electrical schematic diagrams and mechanical drawings
Ability to communicate and collaborate across different technical disciplines
Experience mentoring and supporting technical development of early career engineering team members
Experience in requirements elicitation, systems integration and test
Must have proven experience in communicating with all levels of peers, management, and customers in a methodical, detailed and process-oriented fashion
Must have demonstrated experience in solving technical problems independently with minimal supervision
Prior experience working in an AS9100 environment
Preferred Qualifications:
MS in Systems Engineering
Experience working with RF or Electronics sensor systems
Experience in Matlab or Python experience
Experience in Production Environment
Experience in Missile/Weapon development/sustainment programs
Experience with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rationale DOORS, Cameo, Rhapsody
Knowledge in CMMI model
Experience in reviewing drawings and an understanding of with ANSI Y14.5 Drawing Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards / Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with design for manufacturing and inspection
Experience with military in aircraft weapons release systems or weapon systems
Familiar with standards: UAI Platform-Store ICD, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-810, and environmental system screening testing.
*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.
Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year , it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
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Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman
Salary Range: $104,600 - $194,500
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.