Systems Engineer - Optical - Level 3/4, Chandler

Systems Engineer Level 3/4
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3/4 to support the program, with focus in the Electro-Optical / Infrared Systems, located in Chandler, AZ.
This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.
Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members.
The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.
Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.
Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.
Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.
Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.
Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.
Candidate will facilitate the development and execution of technical reviews for the program such as SRR, PDR, and CDR
This position may be offered at Level 3 or 4
Salary Systems Engineer - Level 3 $98,400 - $147,600
Salary Systems Engineer - Level 4 $122,800 - $184,200
Basic Qualifications
Systems Engineer - Level 3: Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.
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Principal Engineer Systems Level 4: Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.
Common Basic Qualifications:
Systems Engineering Experience with EO/IR Tracking Systems
Can perform line of sight and other performance analyses of optical payload systems
Understanding of EO/IR Error Factors and allocation of EO/IR Error Budget
Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.
Willingness to work fast paced development programs
Ability to travel is required
Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME
Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution