Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 located in Boulder, CO. 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system definition, requirements development, architecture decomposition, and verification activities throughout the system lifecycle, from early concept development through integration and test
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions
• Help define system architecture and interfaces across hardware, software, and infrastructure components, with particular focus on RF systems including antennas, RF front-end equipment, and ground communications infrastructure

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Master's
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
• 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 time of application

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master's; 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 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 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-end traceability and verification planning
• Experience with technical writing and team building skills

Pay

• Level 2 Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
• Level 3 Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Schedule

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time