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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Aurora, CO role ($177k–$266k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Systems Engineer - 5
Location: United States-Colorado-Aurora
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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.The Central Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer - Level 5 based out of Aurora, CO.
Position Overview:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. 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.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD
- Experience with requirements development, decomposition, software verification, and generating system and segment-level test procedure
- Experience working on Agile programs and methodology
- Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence)
- Experience with Cameo and DOORS
- Strong written and oral communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with full engineering life cycle and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with Cameo, STK, Python, MATLAB, Automated Testing
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $177,000 - $266,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Agile, JIRA, Confluence, Python, Matlab.
What is the seniority level for Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Staff level position.
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