2025 Associate Engineer Systems - Groton CT

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 an Associate Engineer Systems. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Groton, CT.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Strategic Weapons System Launcher Testing Engineer I based out of Quonset Point, RI. Or Groton, CT., a General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) location. You will be part of a small, highly specialized team that will install and test of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for U.S. Navy’s Columbia class submarine: a new construction ballistic missile submarine program.   The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with excellent communication skills, exhibits flexibility, and works well within a diverse team environment.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Weapon System Launcher Program.   

What you’ll get to do:

• Provide technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at both the Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT shipyard sites. 

• Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs.

• Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required.

• Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques.

• Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action.

• Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished.

• Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues.

• Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies.

• Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs.

Basic Qualifications: 

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• Must be willing to support occasional travel up to 25%.

• Must be willing to work on a rotating schedule, as needed; periodic shift work and weekend work may be required based on testing and operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

• Work experience with any one or more of the following backgrounds: Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN), or Ship Submersible Guided Missile Nuclear (SSGN), or Strategic Weapons Systems operations, or Shipyard Integrated Test Program

• Experience with Strategic System Program (SSP) operations and the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program.

• Experience on the D5 Launcher Subsystem and Launcher Support Equipment.

• Experience working in a SSBN new construction or overhaul shipyard.

• Experience in an environment with strict procedural compliance.

Salary Range: $70.600 - $106,000

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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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.