Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

Relocation assistance may be available. A current, active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance is required to start. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

About the Role

The Systems Engineer – Level 4 will support a growing portfolio of programs or IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence. This role involves supporting various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire “systems engineering vee.” The position is based in Colorado Springs, CO and Schriever Space Force Base.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
• Current, active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application (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’s 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 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.

Pay

Primary 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'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.