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Systems Engineer Level 4 – Engineering Coordinator

Aurora, Colorado, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Central Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer Level 4 - Engineering Coordinator based out of Aurora, CO.

What You’ll get to Do:

  • Reports directly to the Chief Engineer
  • Act as delegate for Chief engineer at technical meetings
  • Oversee and guide technical execution of multiple projects throughout all lifecycle phases
  • Establish and collect engineering metrics to monitor health of the program and its missions
  • Support proposals as a technical contributor and reviewer
  • Work closely with systems engineering, development, O&M, and management professionals to ensure that the program lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD
  • Proven ability to work open-ended problems and prosper in rapidly changing environments
  • Senior level proficiency in at least one of the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, RF Engineering, System Integration, Mission Engineering
  • Experience developing or modifying engineering design artifacts, such as requirements, capability statements, interface definitions, sequence/activity diagrams and/or architectural diagrams
  • Experience with structured decision making, such as developing/performing trade studies, design alternatives, and/or courses of action for risk/issue handling
  • Experience briefing customers and stakeholders on technical topics
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Willingness to sit for a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) if requested

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct experience engineering solutions that span across hardware and software
  • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering processes and tools
  • Experience with modeling SysML and/or UML
  • Experience writing BoEs / TDs for competitive and/or sole source proposals
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams
  • Fully Adjudicated FSP

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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