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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 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. With positions in Colorado Springs, CO and Schriever Space Force Base.

Position Overview:

The Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 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 “systems engineering vee”.

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.

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

This requisition may be filled at either a Systems Engineer - Level 2 or a Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Leve 2: 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 and 0-2 years of related work experience.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security 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
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’s Degree in Systems Engineering
Experience supporting multiple programs across a portfolio in various stages of the systems engineering life cycle.
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 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 mentoring and developing junior-level engineers
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: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.

Job ID

R10245724|loc1

Security Clearance

SECRET

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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