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Systems Engineer (Level 2 OR 3)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team supporting Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC). This position can be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 and will be based in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You'll Get to Do:

Primary purpose will be to provide Systems Engineering support to IPTs with strong focus on traditional system engineering best practices. This includes requirements decomposition, SRR/PDR/CDR support, and technical expertise for the product line that they primarily support.  Additional duties to include facilitation of technical content captured from SMEs to support CDRL development, I&T consultation and support, and technical baseline updates.

  • Support system requirements development, management, analysis, and traceability, to translate customer requirements and CONOPS into systems requirements, and further allocate to lower-level requirements.
  • Perform functional analysis and systems trade studies for technical solutions with respect to concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Assist with the generation of well-defined and executable system and subsystem requirements documents, interface documents, and test and verification documents.
  • Support system/subsystems integration, test, and requirements verification activities.
  • Support system technical performance measurement definition and tracking.
  • Support the preparation of system engineering materials during System Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, System Verification Review, Test Readiness Review, and other program reviews as needed.
  • Interface with inter-organizational management and external Customer to communicate technical briefing and program status
  • Minimal travel is expected.

Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

Basic Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance at time of application.

  • Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of applicable experience; OR 0 years experience with a Master’s degree

  • Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of applicable experience; OR 3 years experience with a Master’s degree; OR 1 year of experience with a PhD.

  • Experience with requirements decomposition and requirements management

  • Familiarity with DOORS

  • Experience working with cross-functional integrated product teams

  • Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development

  • Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

  • Experience with SharePoint

  • Expertise with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute

  • Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with technical writing for specifications and technical baseline documentation

  • Experience with MBSE Modeling (Cameo)

  • Familiarity with PLM tools (Siemens, Windchill, Teamcenter)

  • Familiarity with Radar Systems and operations

  • Experience with Agile software development (PI Planning, 2-week sprint cycles, story pointing, etc.)

  • Proven ability to manage Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) delivery from inception to completion, including providing technical expertise, ensuring alignment with software architecture, and drafting deliverable documents by leveraging a comprehensive understanding of the system's software architecture.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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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