RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE 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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Consulting Systems Safety Engineer in support of the Sentinel weapon system program. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do
The Consulting System Safety Engineer is to be an expert with extensive experience in system safety requirements and mentoring. There are two prime objectives for this Consulting System Safety Engineer. The first objective is focusing on the down and in of the System Safety team, creating a strong culture through mentorship, training, and ensuring the proper level of technical rigor is placed on the work products the System Safety produces.
The second objective entails working collaboratively with the Chief of Safety to recommend design features that meet safety criteria in system design to control or eliminate hazards. Supporting the Chief of Safety as needed including active participation in the design of products/systems, associated support equipment and facilities. As required working as the Chief of Safety’s delegate of authority. The role includes the creation of functional specifications and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. The tasks includes developing safety documents, as required, to support customer and test/operational range requirements and performing audits of operational areas and reporting on the effectiveness of system safety program. The role includes evaluating the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program. The extended areas of responsibility include NEPA, Environmental regulations and ESOH.
The candidate will have extensive expertise in the application of MIL-STD-882E in design development of complex military systems. The candidate will have extensive experience in generation of required artifacts such as System Safety Program Plans, System Safety Analysis Reports and Functional Hazards Analysis Reports. The candidate will have extensive experience in the application of safety principles and methods to mature the GBSD systems design for safety and support flight test and flight worthiness of complex systems. The candidate must have considerable experience in military range safety and testing of complex military systems.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Health & Wellness Resources
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and a minimum of 16 years of experience in systems and product development; OR Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline and a minimum of 14 years of experience in systems and product development; OR PhD in PhD in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience in systems and product development.
• At least 12 years of experience in direct system safety MIL-STD-882E work on complex military systems
• At least 5 years of leading teams of system safety engineers on military systems
• At least 2 years of experience in ESOH considerations in complex facilities and installed equipment
• At least 1 year of experience in environmental protection regulation efforts with state and/or federal agencies
• At least 1 year of experience in military range and munitions safety
• At least 1 year experience in software safety
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Experience using DO-178 for design development
• Experience with AFSPCMAN 91-170 for range safety
• Active in safety communities/organizations of practice
• Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience)
• Model Based Systems Engineering experience
• Experience in application of STPA for safety
Salary Range: $178,600.00 - $282,100.00
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.