Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Level 2

Northrop Grumman$83K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 2 years of experience or Master's Degree in STEM with 0-2 years of experience
  • Experience with military modeling and simulation frameworks
  • Proficiency in data analysis and scripting using Python, MATLAB, or C++
  • Basic knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
  • Familiarity with MBSE tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Current active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required at application.

Responsibilities

  • Support requirements development for software projects
  • Collaborate on creating processes and procedures
  • Research missile defense and space-based sensors
  • Coordinate with senior engineers on technical artifacts
  • Develop and update technical documentation and user guides
  • Deliver presentations to stakeholders on technical solutions
  • Assist in training and orientation on simulation tools.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal matters.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Level 2, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position supports the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development (TASD) program and will split time between the Northrop Grumman facility and Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), in Colorado Springs, CO.

This role requires candidates to be on-site daily with very limited remote/hybrid work available.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to support the TASD team. The successful candidate will assist in the software development life cycle through requirements derivation, process development and refinement, Model Based Systems Engineering model development, and contractual documentation. Collaborating with senior engineers, you will contribute to data-driven analysis and systems engineering workflows that ensure our simulation tools accurately represent current and future threat environments. This is an exceptional junior-level opportunity to grow your career in defense modeling and simulation.

Essential Functions:

  • Support capability elicitation and derivation of requirements to realize requested development.
  • Collaborate in defining and developing processes and procedures.
  • Research and gain experience with missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, and threat model trajectories.
  • Work in close coordination with senior engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts supporting development and testing.
  • Participate in the development and update of technical documentation, system requirements, and user guides for simulation tools.
  • Provide briefings to customer(s) and stakeholder(s) related to technical solutions, process development and updates, and system engineering artifacts.
  • Support training and orientation of simulation tools.


Seeking candidates who are eager to learn, find satisfaction in working on complex technical challenges, and thrive in a collaborative, team-centric environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM with 0-2 years of related work experience
  • Practical experience executing or analyzing results from military modeling and simulation (M&S) frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience in data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, or C++
  • Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
  • Basic experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of executing technical tasks with minimal supervision
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
  • Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret Clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) ground test, flight test, or wargaming events
  • Familiarity with missile defense concepts, space-based tracking/sensors, or orbital mechanics
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
  • A current active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI)


Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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.

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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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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