Associate Engineer Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

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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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Associate Engineer Systems or Engineer Systems based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS is a revolutionary, network-enabled command-and-control system that delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS into their militaries, the U.S. and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities consistently. The qualified candidate shall have the ability to perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

The role supports the development, integration and verification of system safety requirements throughout the system’s lifecycle. Working under the guidance of senior SW safety engineers, the engineer applies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to identify hazards, analyze risk, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and program safety requirements. The engineer collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, reliable, and mission-critical systems.

• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Familiarity with SysML concepts
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Agile environment
• Active Secret Clearance

• Responsible for developing and implementing system safety solutions using MBSE throughout the system lifecycle
• Develop, maintain and manage system safety requirements
• Collaborate with software, hardware and specialty engineering teams to integrate safety into system designs
• Participate in system architecture development and trade studies to identify and mitigate safety risks
• Prepare technical documentation, conduct safety analysis and requirements tracing
• Support customer meetings, technical interchange meetings and design reviews
• Track system safety and MBSE work products through sprint planning, backlog refinement and release planning
• Active Secret Clearance

• Experience with Cameo System Modeler
• System thinking and architecture development
• Hazard identification and mitigation
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Primary Level: $72,700.00 – $109,100.00. Secondary Level: $87,600.00 – $131,400.00. Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice-Director or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

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.