Hardware Design Integration Systems Engineers become product SMEs and assist the Hardware Design RE with technical guidance at the systems level and technical support at the product design level.
Hardware Design Integration Systems Engineers become product SMEs and assist the Hardware Design RE with technical guidance at the systems level and technical support at the product design level.
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
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Own the design system as a product. This includes the component library, design tokens, and the accessibility and interaction patterns that teams use every day, along with clear documentation and ...
Hardware Design Integration Systems Engineers become product SMEs and assist the Hardware Design RE with technical guidance at the systems level and technical support at the product design level.
Hardware Design Integration Systems Engineers become product SMEs and assist the Hardware Design RE with technical guidance at the systems level and technical support at the product design level.
Lead 01 and iterative development of the Document Cloud design system, including architecture, components, and scalable patterns * Drive technical direction and decision-making across system ...
Lead 01 and iterative development of the Document Cloud design system, including architecture, components, and scalable patterns * Drive technical direction and decision-making across system ...
Systems Design Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$55 - $59.14/hr
Systems Design / Product Development Engineer Location: Salt Lake City, UT Duration: 5 Months till year end 12/31/2026 We're looking for a Systems Design / Product Development Engineer to support ...
Systems Design Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$55 - $59.14/hr
Systems Design / Product Development Engineer Location: Salt Lake City, UT Duration: 5 Months till year end 12/31/2026 We're looking for a Systems Design / Product Development Engineer to support ...
Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications * Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data ...
Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications * Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data ...
DescriptionAbout the JobThe Assistant CAD Administrator - Plant 3D & Engineering Systems is a senior-level technical and leadership role with responsibility for supporting the CAD Manager in the ...
DescriptionAbout the JobThe Assistant CAD Administrator - Plant 3D & Engineering Systems is a senior-level technical and leadership role with responsibility for supporting the CAD Manager in the ...
Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications * Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data ...
Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications * Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data ...
About the Job The Assistant CAD Administrator - Plant 3D & Engineering Systems is a senior-level technical and leadership role with responsibility for supporting the CAD Manager in the administration ...
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About the Job The Assistant CAD Administrator - Plant 3D & Engineering Systems is a senior-level technical and leadership role with responsibility for supporting the CAD Manager in the administration ...
About the Job The Assistant CAD Administrator - Plant 3D & Engineering Systems is a senior-level technical and leadership role with responsibility for supporting the CAD Manager in the administration ...
About the Job The Assistant CAD Administrator - Plant 3D & Engineering Systems is a senior-level technical and leadership role with responsibility for supporting the CAD Manager in the administration ...
Demonstrated experience contributing to learning design systems with numerous stakeholders and ... requirements is require * A minimum of three years of experience gathering and applying peer ...
Demonstrated experience contributing to learning design systems with numerous stakeholders and ... requirements is require * A minimum of three years of experience gathering and applying peer ...
Demonstrated experience contributing to learning design systems with numerous stakeholders and ... requirements is require * A minimum of three years of experience gathering and applying peer ...
Demonstrated experience contributing to learning design systems with numerous stakeholders and ... requirements is require * A minimum of three years of experience gathering and applying peer ...
Demonstrated experience contributing to learning design systems with numerous stakeholders and ... requirements is required * A minimum of three years of experience gathering and applying peer ...
Demonstrated experience contributing to learning design systems with numerous stakeholders and ... requirements is required * A minimum of three years of experience gathering and applying peer ...
Job Summary The PLM and CAD Administration Manager leads the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of PLM, CAD, and engineering data systems. This role owns PLM/CAD roadmaps, drives ...
Job Summary The PLM and CAD Administration Manager leads the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of PLM, CAD, and engineering data systems. This role owns PLM/CAD roadmaps, drives ...
Job Summary The PLM and CAD Administration Manager leads the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of PLM, CAD, and engineering data systems. This role owns PLM/CAD roadmaps, drives ...
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Job Summary The PLM and CAD Administration Manager leads the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of PLM, CAD, and engineering data systems. This role owns PLM/CAD roadmaps, drives ...
CAD Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Coordinates with and consults other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems. * Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings ...
CAD Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Coordinates with and consults other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems. * Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings ...
CAD Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Coordinates with and consults other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems. * Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings ...
CAD Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Coordinates with and consults other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems. * Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings ...
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| Aspect | Design Systems | UX Designer |
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| Primary Focus | Creating and maintaining a cohesive set of design standards, components, and guidelines for products | Researching, designing, and improving user experiences through wireframes, prototypes, and user testing |
| Skills & Credentials | Design principles, UI components, branding, collaboration skills | User research, interaction design, visual design, usability testing |
| Work Environment | Collaborates with product teams, developers, and UI designers | Works closely with users, product managers, and developers |
| Industry Usage | Common in organizations with large product ecosystems and multiple teams | Found across tech, e-commerce, and service industries focusing on user experience |
While Design Systems focus on establishing consistent design standards and reusable components, UX Designers concentrate on understanding user needs and crafting intuitive experiences. Both roles collaborate closely to ensure products are visually cohesive and user-friendly, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.
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$95K - $130K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Posted 16 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.2
Based on 356 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
86th of 535 rated manufacturers
Job description
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) /Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4).This opening is in Roy, UT or Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.
What you will get to do:
The Sentinel Hardware Design Integration Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer will develop requirements, verification methods, model-based subsystem/assembly definitions, and assembly description documents (e.g. theory of operations) for a set of ground-based hardware assemblies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with their IPT enabling the end-to-end development and validation of integrated assemblies. Hardware Design Integration Systems Engineers become product SMEs and assist the Hardware Design RE with technical guidance at the systems level and technical support at the product design level.
Specific duties include:
- Flow down and tailor requirements to specific integrated assemblies/groups
- Create meaningful verification methods for requirements and integrate those requirements with design and test plans.
- Develop and deliver highly tailored MBSE artifacts to hardware design and architecture teams (including feedback of design details that update/modify MBSE artifacts)
- Understand and implement best practices for DOORS and Cameo modeling.
- Maintain and improve systems engineering artifacts relevant to integrated assemblies and installations for accuracy and consistency
- Collaborate with cross-functional IPT and provide technical guidance regarding system design to the IPT.
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (level 3) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (level 4).
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Systems Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master's degree, 0 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Ability to obtain Special Access within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
- 1-2 years of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and using MBSE to decompose and define system/product functionality
- 1-2 years of experience in evaluating/writing requirements, decomposing functionality.
- 1-2 years of experience implementing Systems Engineering processes and procedures to improve effectivity and efficiency of product design including modification of methods for using MBSE tools such as DOORS and Cameo
- 1-2 years of experience with DOORS and Cameo.
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Ability to obtain Special Access within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
- 2-4 years of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and using MBSE to decompose and define system/product functionality
- 2-4 years of experience in evaluating/writing requirements, decomposing functionality.
- 2-4 years of experience implementing Systems Engineering processes and procedures to improve effectivity and efficiency of product design including modification of methods for using MBSE tools such as DOORS and Cameo
- 2-4 years of experience with DOORS and Cameo.
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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939