RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. The Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU), Advanced Programs group has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Leader) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals . We are working on an autonomous distributed tracking system - Join our high performing software team and come make history with us! The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver. Position Overview: As a Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Leader) you will be developing and sustaining systems using current technologies and others yet to come. The Advanced Programs (AP) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in mathematics. Our team is chartered with providing innovative technologies to develop, design, and produce optimized product lines across multiple customers while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Essential Functions: The selected candidate will be the point of contact for aspects of systems engineering with a focus on managing and leading agile processes for the program. The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Implement and manage Agile practices for an AP program Plan, coordinate, lead program increments for an AP program Manage workflows 1) within teams, 2) between teams, and 3) across work centers using Jira Scrum and Kanban boards Keep Jira compliant to customer's requirements of mapping SOW tasks to Jira Epics and stories at each PI boundary and maintain that rhythm within each PI to enable technical progress visibility to customer Increase throughput by identifying constraints, mitigate dependencies causing bottlenecks, and reducing wait time Identify opportunities to standardize recurring processes Schedule and lead formal program increment (PI) planning and backlog review events. Gov. Customer and Internal events. Experience with managing and pruning backlog - Collab with Tech leaders Facilitate project leads with time phasing milestones and develop/map epics, features, stories to milestones Creates Confluence and Jira templates for project leads Coordinate multiple agile teams to ensure alignment with agile practices Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, removing impediments, and optimizing value delivery Act as a key liaison between teams and stakeholders to help navigate organizational challenges Foster a culture of respect and psychological safety to enable collaboration among individuals on the train Experience with Lean and Scaled Agile Framework approaches Understand project budget and how budgeting works within an agile environment Experience with transitioning mature teams from Waterfall to Agile Creating metrics beneficial to managing project progress and identifying efficiencies and inefficiencies Drives the engineering process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within their program. Communicate regularly with program management, customers, and engineering management. Generate applicable documentation. Provides problem resolution and improvement recommendations with strong time management skills. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD. Excellent technical writing skills for generating analysis and reports. Experience leading Agile teams & hands-on experience with Jira Experience with MS Office suite of tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Knowledge of requirements management tools (i.e. DOORS, Cameo). Experience in programs using the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
11/09/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. The Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU), Advanced Programs group has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Leader) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals . We are working on an autonomous distributed tracking system - Join our high performing software team and come make history with us! The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver. Position Overview: As a Systems Engineer - Level 3 (Release Train Engineer (RTE)/Agile Leader) you will be developing and sustaining systems using current technologies and others yet to come. The Advanced Programs (AP) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in mathematics. Our team is chartered with providing innovative technologies to develop, design, and produce optimized product lines across multiple customers while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Essential Functions: The selected candidate will be the point of contact for aspects of systems engineering with a focus on managing and leading agile processes for the program. The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Implement and manage Agile practices for an AP program Plan, coordinate, lead program increments for an AP program Manage workflows 1) within teams, 2) between teams, and 3) across work centers using Jira Scrum and Kanban boards Keep Jira compliant to customer's requirements of mapping SOW tasks to Jira Epics and stories at each PI boundary and maintain that rhythm within each PI to enable technical progress visibility to customer Increase throughput by identifying constraints, mitigate dependencies causing bottlenecks, and reducing wait time Identify opportunities to standardize recurring processes Schedule and lead formal program increment (PI) planning and backlog review events. Gov. Customer and Internal events. Experience with managing and pruning backlog - Collab with Tech leaders Facilitate project leads with time phasing milestones and develop/map epics, features, stories to milestones Creates Confluence and Jira templates for project leads Coordinate multiple agile teams to ensure alignment with agile practices Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, removing impediments, and optimizing value delivery Act as a key liaison between teams and stakeholders to help navigate organizational challenges Foster a culture of respect and psychological safety to enable collaboration among individuals on the train Experience with Lean and Scaled Agile Framework approaches Understand project budget and how budgeting works within an agile environment Experience with transitioning mature teams from Waterfall to Agile Creating metrics beneficial to managing project progress and identifying efficiencies and inefficiencies Drives the engineering process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within their program. Communicate regularly with program management, customers, and engineering management. Generate applicable documentation. Provides problem resolution and improvement recommendations with strong time management skills. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD. Excellent technical writing skills for generating analysis and reports. Experience leading Agile teams & hands-on experience with Jira Experience with MS Office suite of tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Knowledge of requirements management tools (i.e. DOORS, Cameo). Experience in programs using the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 seeking a Fault Management Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. The candidate must have experience in or an understanding of the definition, specification, application, and test of Automated Fault Management architecture, and experience in or an understanding of AFM test planning and execution is required. Additionally, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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: -Support Autonomy and Fault Management (AFM) development -Support Fault and Autonomy onboard response development -Develop & execute per the development process for Stored Command Sequences -Support development of payload fault management architecture -Support development and execution of verification and validation tests to be used on software simulators, test beds, and to sell-off fault management requirements -Support execution of AFM tests, approve test results and/or reports, and generate requirement verification reports -Experience in or an understanding of AFM test in FSW (Flight Software), SVTB (Space Vehicle Test Bed), and AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) required Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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 Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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: -Master's Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline -Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity -Ability to work independently without appreciable direction -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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. Furthermore, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: . 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
10/07/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 seeking a Fault Management Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. The candidate must have experience in or an understanding of the definition, specification, application, and test of Automated Fault Management architecture, and experience in or an understanding of AFM test planning and execution is required. Additionally, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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: -Support Autonomy and Fault Management (AFM) development -Support Fault and Autonomy onboard response development -Develop & execute per the development process for Stored Command Sequences -Support development of payload fault management architecture -Support development and execution of verification and validation tests to be used on software simulators, test beds, and to sell-off fault management requirements -Support execution of AFM tests, approve test results and/or reports, and generate requirement verification reports -Experience in or an understanding of AFM test in FSW (Flight Software), SVTB (Space Vehicle Test Bed), and AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) required Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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 Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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: -Master's Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline -Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity -Ability to work independently without appreciable direction -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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. Furthermore, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: . 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 seeking a Fault Management Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. The candidate must have experience in or an understanding of the definition, specification, application, and test of Automated Fault Management architecture, and experience in or an understanding of AFM test planning and execution is required. Additionally, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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: -Support Autonomy and Fault Management (AFM) development -Support Fault and Autonomy onboard response development -Develop & execute per the development process for Stored Command Sequences -Support development of payload fault management architecture -Support development and execution of verification and validation tests to be used on software simulators, test beds, and to sell-off fault management requirements -Support execution of AFM tests, approve test results and/or reports, and generate requirement verification reports -Experience in or an understanding of AFM test in FSW (Flight Software), SVTB (Space Vehicle Test Bed), and AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) required Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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 Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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: -Master's Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline -Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity -Ability to work independently without appreciable direction -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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. Furthermore, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: . 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
10/02/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 seeking a Fault Management Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. The candidate must have experience in or an understanding of the definition, specification, application, and test of Automated Fault Management architecture, and experience in or an understanding of AFM test planning and execution is required. Additionally, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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: -Support Autonomy and Fault Management (AFM) development -Support Fault and Autonomy onboard response development -Develop & execute per the development process for Stored Command Sequences -Support development of payload fault management architecture -Support development and execution of verification and validation tests to be used on software simulators, test beds, and to sell-off fault management requirements -Support execution of AFM tests, approve test results and/or reports, and generate requirement verification reports -Experience in or an understanding of AFM test in FSW (Flight Software), SVTB (Space Vehicle Test Bed), and AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test) required Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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 Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management: -Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4+ years of engineering experience -Experience in or exposure to System Engineering Autonomy and Fault Management architecture -Experience in or exposure to design, OPSCON, and/or Flight Software-related Launch & Operations with Anomaly Resolution/Recovery background or understanding -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as 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: -Master's Degree or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline -Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity -Ability to work independently without appreciable direction -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. 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. Furthermore, this position can be filled at either Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: . 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. 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. 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