Northrop Grumman

System Engineer Level 2 - NG Space Systems

Northrop Grumman$95K — $115K *
Azusa, CA 91702In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of experience, or a Master's/PhD with no experience
  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • Proficient in analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, Python, and tools like DOORS and Jira
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an integrated product team
  • US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements analysis and design
  • Support the planning and development of new programs and lifecycle execution
  • Document system specifications and interface control documents (ICDs)
  • Conduct trade studies to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness
  • Collaborate with hardware and test engineers for system integration
  • Develop and execute system-level test plans
  • Analyze test data to identify system anomalies and support technical reviews

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
  • Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 option
Full Job Description
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Northrop Grumman is seeking Systems Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Azusa, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's SEIT System Performance Analysis team.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Participate in the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, test, and verification.
  • Support the planning and development of new programs, helping structure execution around appropriate lifecycle development methods.
  • Development and documentation of system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system architecture.
  • Assist in conducting trade studies and analyses to optimize system performance, risk, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including hardware and test engineers, to ensure successful system integration.
  • Support the development and execution of system-level test plans and procedures.
  • Analyze test data and identify root causes of system anomalies or failures.
  • Contribute to technical reviews and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.


Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:
  • Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 2 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree and/or PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of related experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance at time of application
  • Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and systems thinking mindset
  • Knowledge of and experience in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, SysML, MBSE, Python, Julia, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence or other languages/tools
  • Ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment
  • US Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer:
  • Agile development experience
  • Domain Knowledge or course history of space systems
  • Experience in an abstract modeling environment (Rhapsody, Cameo, UML, SysML, etc) for space systems evaluation
  • Experience performing system verification and validation
  • Working knowledge of EOIR systems, optics, algorithms, detection or tracking
  • Knowledge of and experience in model-based systems engineering concepts such as SysML and tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody
  • Experience with virtual environments, operational analysis or mission modeling (AFSIM, STK, BRAWLER, ATCOM, ONESAF,SIMULINK)
  • Experience in an integration and test environment for dynamic systems (CubeSats, Rockets, Robotics)


Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
  • Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.


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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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1939
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