US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**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 worlds 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.

The **Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS)** Systems Engineering Specialties Dept. is seeking a **Sr Principal / Principal** **Systems Safety Engineer** to join a group of talented engineers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex missile systems alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an individual that is passionate, driven, and goal oriented.

**This position can be located in Northridge, CA. or in Tucson, AZ.**

**In this position, the selected candidate will (but not be limited to):**
Analyze, recommend, and drive safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures in order to mitigate or eliminate hazards
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, & cost, risk, and supportability analyses at all levels of the system life cycle
Apply engineering principles and standards to support, develop, or review System/Subsystem Hazard Analyses, Bent Pin Analyses, Fault Tree Analyses, Sneak Circuit Analyses, Software System Safety Analyses, Functional Hazard Analyses, and Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analyses
Develop, review, update, and approve system safety artifacts and system safety requirements
Identify technical issues, propose solutions, and ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve the technical issues
Participate in various system safety meetings with both internal and external stakeholders

**Basic Qualifications for a Principal (T03):**

BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline

Minimum of 5 years of relevant/related experience, or MS with 3 years of relevant experience

Familiarity with electrical circuit schematics

Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and customers

The ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

**Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal (T04):**

BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline

Minimum of 9 years of relevant/related experience, or MS with 7 years of relevant experience

Familiarity with electrical circuit schematics

Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and customers

The ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

**Preferred Qualifications** :

BS in Electrical Engineering with a strong ability to read and interpret electrical circuit schematics

Experience with concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal of military weapon systems

Experience analyzing software specifications

Experience using one or more of the following standards/codes: MIL-STD-882, AFSPCMAN 91-710, ASTM, ANSI, NEC, AFOSH, AOP-52, JOTP-51, PESHE, NFPA.

Experience developing system safety artifacts

Engineering leadership experience

Active DoD Security Clearance

Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and customers

Salary Range: $125,800.00 - $188,600.00Salary Range 2: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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