Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman$129K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years experience, or Master's Degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years experience.
  • Current active in-scope U.S Government issued Secret clearance required at application.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs.
  • Experience in translating customer needs into a structured set of requirements.
  • Extensive expertise in developing traceable system architecture using SysML.
  • Experience with formal verification and validation processes.
  • Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Define, analyze, and manage system requirements and architecture with clear traceability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and troubleshoot system solutions.
  • Plan and execute system-level verification and validation processes, including test planning and documentation.
  • Prepare and maintain key technical documentation such as specifications and test reports.
  • Support various modeling, simulation, and analysis project teams across systems engineering life cycle.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options offered.
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 6 Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO and Schriever Space Force Base.

Position Overview:

The Systems Engineer 6 Level 4 will support a growing portfolio of programs or IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire 3systems engineering vee 4.

Essential Functions:

  • Define, analyze, and manage system requirements and architecture, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs to subsystem designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot system solutions that meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
  • Plan and execute system-level verification and validation, including test planning, procedures, execution, and documentation of results.
  • Prepare and maintain key technical documentation (e.g., specifications, interface definitions, design descriptions, and test reports).

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor 27s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master 27s Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope U.S Government issuedSecretsecurity clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
  • Experience translating customer needs into a mature baselined set of requirements
  • Extensive experience developing a fully traceable system architecture utilizing the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
  • Experience with formal verification and validation processes
  • Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • A current active in-scope U.S Government issued Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Master 27s Degree in Systems Engineering
  • Experience supporting multiple programs across a portfolio in various stages of the systems engineering life cycle.
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages for data analysis
  • Experience in CAMEO, Magic Draw, DOORS, or other requirement management tools
  • Experience with Atlassian tools like Cameo and Jira
  • Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework
  • Experience supporting proposals for capture efforts
  • Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies
  • Experience with formal verification and validation processes
  • Experience using MBSE architectural frameworks, such as DODAF/MODAF (or UPDM) or UAF
  • Experience using agile development methodologies
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate
  • INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification
  • Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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 27s 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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Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Size
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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