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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 - Level 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 5 to support a program out of our Aurora, CO location.
What You’ll get to Do:
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, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Maintain existing operations procedures up-to-date to also include lessons learned from real-time performance. Develop new procedures as required. Interface with program and customer personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other STEM related degree with 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
- Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application and willingness to sit for a polygraph
- Experience in systems engineering, requirements, test plan/strategy
- Effective written and oral communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with JIRA
- Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) / Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and approach
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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: JIRA.
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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