RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman is seeking qualified candidates for the Future Technical Leaders (FTL) program which pursues high potential advanced degree candidates from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) backgrounds. The program consists of three, one-year assignments in different roles, organizations, locations and mission areas supporting various customers internal and external to Northrop Grumman.
Rotational assignment(s) may include, but are not limited to, systems or software engineering, Research and Development (R&D) in any technology area, or opportunities to explore non-technical areas such as business development and project management.
Throughout the FTL program participants have opportunities to:
Considerably expand their resume and work/technical experience base
Receive significant, enhanced mentoring by technical experts including Northrop Grumman Executives
Accelerate technical, leadership and business skills through networking and soft skills development opportunities
Gain experience and insight into as much of Northrop Grumman as possible that will assist participants in making a well-informed decision to the direction of their preferred career path (including post FTL Job Role) at FTL program completion
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3. A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria.
For FTL Engineering and Sciences (Level 2):
Have obtained a Bachelor's degree and be completing or has completed a Master's and/or PhD degree from an accredited institution
Completed Master's or PhD required for current employees
Be majoring in/or have majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
Leadership and communication skills demonstrated through such things as academic group projects, involvement in professional associations including student organizations, community outreach, and/or activities in other pertinent external organizations
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government (USG) security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
The ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by Northrop Grumman to meet its business needs
Must be willing to relocate within the United States for any of the rotations available within the FTL Program
Must be willing to travel to support job role/rotation requirements
For Principal FTL Engineering and Sciences (Level 3):
Have obtained a Ph.D. degree or has completed a Master's degree from an accredited institution with 3 years relevant experience
Be majoring in/or have majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile)
Leadership and communication skills demonstrated through such things as academic group projects, involvement in professional associations including student organizations, community outreach, and/or activities in other pertinent external organizations
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government (USG) security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite
The ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by Northrop Grumman to meet its business needs
Must be willing to relocate within the United States for any of the rotations available within the FTL Program
Must be willing to travel to support job role/rotation requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Have an overall cumulative GPAs of 3.50/4.0 or higher
Applied technical experience as demonstrated through such things as a thesis
Familiarity with systems engineering and/or software development
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
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.
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.
