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　　This role is for a CONOPS and Mission Engineer to shape mission architectures and operations within a capture or program execution effort.

　　The individual will work in a collaborative team environment to conduct research, develop mission level performance models and design reference missions that support architecture analyses. Candidate will also be responsible for developing content in top-level system engineering documentation (i.e. CONOPs, operational scenarios) that describes/explains the determined architectures and how they satisfy desired capabilities and requirements provided by the customer. Additional responsibilities include supporting development of analysis briefing packages and out briefs to senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders that communicate the mission architecture baseline as well as interfacing with systems engineering teams across the program to ensure the mission architecture is implemented into the design.

　　This role can be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level.

　　Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Engineer:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) disciplineActive DoD Top Secret/SSBI and/or active SCISSBI investigation within the last 5 yearsCandidate must have experience in space vehicle systems engineeringExperience performing modeling and simulation analysesBasic Qualifications Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 7+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experienceActive DoD Top Secret/SSBI and/or active SCICandidate must have experience in space vehicle systems engineeringExperience performing modeling and simulation analysesPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Matlab, STKStrong analytical thinking and systems/SE approachAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsSalary Range: $107,300 - $160,900

　　Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600

　　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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

　　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.

　　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.