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Systems Engineer - Level 4

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In-Office
Aurora, CO, USA
142K-213K Annually
Senior level
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Aurora, CO, USA
142K-213K Annually
Senior level
Perform systems engineering across concept, design, integration, verification, and validation for ground segment systems. Develop and decompose requirements, create test procedures, perform trade studies and interface definition, and support system-level analyses and supportability. Work within Agile/Jira processes and collaborate on system verification and RF/mission data analysis.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 (NGSP) is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to support a program out of our Aurora, CO location.

Position Overview:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience, a master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of application
  • Experience with requirements development, mapping, decomposition, software verification, and generating system and segment level test procedures.
  • General knowledge of ground segment architecture
  • Experience using Jira and Agile processes during day-to-day work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using MBSE & Cameo
  • Data Analysis & RF Mission processing

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.

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