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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Boulder, CO role ($77k–$138k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
MBSE Systems Engineer 1/2
Location: United States-Colorado-Boulder
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 is seeking a MBSE Systems Engineer 1/2 located in Boulder, CO.
What you’ll get to do?
As a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer on this team, you will support the development of the system architectures, requirement decomposition, and model-based analysis for RF segment stems across multiple ground entry point programs. You will contribute to system definition, requirements management, verification planning, and system integration activities from early program development through system test and verification.
In this role, you will collaborate with senior engineers, program leadership, and customers to ensure technical requirements and system architecture are well defined and aligned across the program lifecycle. You will help develop and maintain system models and engineering artifacts within MBSE tools, supporting the program’s authoritative source of technical information and contributing to system performance and mission success.
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be filled as either a Level 1 or a Level 2.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 1:
- 0 years of relevant experience with Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
- 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.
- Active Secret clearance required at time of application
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:
- 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 0 years with Masters
- 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.
- Active Secret clearance required at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
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What is the salary for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $77,000 - $138,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Agile.
What is the seniority level for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Entry / Mid Level level position.
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