Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman$91K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (2 years relevant experience for Level 2; 5 years for Level 3)
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs
  • Familiarity with RF communications systems, ground systems, or antenna-based architectures
  • Active Secret clearance required at application time

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to development, integration, and verification of RF-based ground systems
  • Participate in system definition and requirements development
  • Collaborate with teams to translate mission needs into system requirements
  • Define system architecture and interfaces across essential components
  • Focus on RF systems including antennas and communication infrastructure

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
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 is seeking aSystems Engineer - Level 2 or 3locatedinBoulder, CO.

What you27ll get to do?

As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will contribute to the development, integration, and verification of RF-based ground systems supporting a variety of space missions. You will participate in system definition, requirementsdevelopment, architecture decomposition, and verification activities throughout the system lifecycle, from early concept development through integration and test.

In this role,you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions. You will help define systemarchitectureand interfaces across hardware, software, and infrastructure components, with particular focuson RF systems including antennas, RF front-end equipment, and groundcommunications infrastructure.

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

  • Bachelor27s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Master27s

  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes

  • Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches

  • Experience in the design, development, and integration ofground system software,networking,and/or RF antennaprograms.

  • Familiarity with RF communications systems, ground systems, or antenna-based architectures.

  • ActiveSecret clearancerequired at time of application

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

  • Bachelor27s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master27s; 1 year with a PhD

  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes

  • Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches

  • Experience in the design, development, and integration ofground system software,networking,and/or RF antennaprograms.

  • Familiarity with RF communications systems, ground systems, or antenna-based architectures.

  • ActiveSecret clearancerequired at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with satellite communications, ground segment systems, or RF communications infrastructure.

  • Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Cameo

  • Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design

  • Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes, incorporating feedback and making improvements

  • Experience with Agile development

  • Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers

  • Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG) to support end-to-endtraceability and verification planning.

  • Experience withtechnical writing and team building skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 candidate27s 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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