Infrastructure System Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systemshas an exciting career opportunity for aSystems Engineer Level 3/4to join theSystem Safety Engineeringteam withinthe Launch Systemsbusiness unit located inChandler, AZ.

Be part of a team dedicated to keeping complex systems safe to manufacture, test, and operate. You will define and evaluate safety requirements, ensure implementation of critical safety features, and communicate with colleagues, customers, users, and other stakeholders whose lives are on the line in using these systems!

In this job you will:

• Work with a small team of System Safety engineers in defining, implementing, and verifying System Safety requirements to ensure that the inherent risks are mitigated.

• Apply the systems engineering process to define and verify launch vehicle and ground support equipment requirements to ensure safe operations and conduct system safety analyses to architect and implement a safe and robust system.

• Understand the entire mission, including the launch vehicle, payload, ground support equipment, range infrastructure, and safety interfaces.

• Understand how the different components, subsystems, systems, and integrated launch vehicle function and interact, with a focus on System Safety.

• Interact with key internal and external customers and partners regarding system safety topics.

• Support launch vehicle design and development to ensure that customer and internal goals for safety, mission success, and performance are met.

• Analyze and explain launch vehicle designs to external customers to explain how applicable safety requirements for design, build, and test are met.

• Interface with customer safety and launch integration personnel and support ground operations and launch mission working groups as requested.

• Analyze integration and test processes to demonstrate customer and internal requirements are met for both safety and mission success, whether at the various launch sites or at our facilities in Chandler, AZ.

• Review product systems associated with support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.

• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.

• Develop safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.

• Perform audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.

• Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions.

• Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program.

This position may be filled at level 3 or level 4

Salary - Level 3 $89,400 - $134,200

Salary - Level 4 $111,700 - $167,500

This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Basic Qualifications - Level 3

• 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.

• Experience with launch vehicles or similar system design, testing, or mission operations

• Knowledge of the systems engineering discipline and its application for system safety

• Knowledge of RCC-319, RCC-324, SSCMAN 91-710, and MIL-STD-882

• Applicants must be a current U.S. Citizen

• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications - Level 4

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD.

• Experience with launch vehicles or similar system design, testing, or mission operations

• Knowledge of the systems engineering discipline and its application for system safety

• Knowledge of RCC-319, RCC-324, SSCMAN 91-710, and MIL-STD-882

• Applicants must be a current U.S. Citizen

• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently

• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex ideas and reach decision milestones

• Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience in CAMEO

• Experience with tailoring and implementing FAA, RCC-319, RCC-324, SSCMAN 91-710, and/or MIL-STD-882 content

• Active Secret Security Clearance or higher

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.