SDA Systems Engineer (Level 2/3)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to support Space Development Agency (SDA) programs in Redondo Beach, California. This is an on-site role. The position is contingent on program awards and associated funding, as well as obtaining and maintaining required clearances and program access. A Secret clearance is required at the start; continued employment is subject to maintaining the required clearance and access. The engineer supports systems engineering throughout the program lifecycle, including the definition, development, integration, and verification of system requirements and related mission capabilities. The work involves coordinating across software, hardware, integration and test, cybersecurity, mission operations, and external mission partners to achieve end-to-end system performance and interoperability. The position may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3 based on qualifications. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or space programs; or a STEM master’s degree.
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or space programs; or a STEM master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated experience managing requirements, system architecture, and/or ConOps development.
- Working knowledge of MBSE tools such as CAMEO, SysML, or UML.
- Past experience using Python.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document and clearly communicate technical information across teams.
- Experience planning, developing, and executing system-level tests.
- Ability to translate requirements into test cases and procedures.
- Ability to develop test plans and reports.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Direct experience with space systems, particularly ground segment engineering such as mission planning, ground software, networking, cybersecurity, or operations.
- Hands-on CAMEO use for requirements management and traceability, architecture modeling, and interface definition.
- Familiarity with the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements flowdown, verification and validation, and risk management.
- Exposure to cloud-based ground architectures such as AWS or GovCloud, secure communications such as IPSec, or integration with mission partners.
- Experience supporting program milestones, major design reviews, or operational readiness events.
- Familiarity with AWS and cloud technologies.
Responsibilities
- Support the definition, development, integration, and verification of system requirements for SDA programs and related mission capabilities.
- Perform lifecycle systems engineering, including requirements analysis, functional decomposition, interface definition, architecture development, and technical baseline management.
- Coordinate with software, hardware, integration and test, cybersecurity, mission operations, and external mission partners to ensure end-to-end system performance and interoperability.
- Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including requirements specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), concepts of operations (ConOps), verification matrices, and technical presentations.
- Support trade studies, technical analyses, and risk assessments to evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions that meet mission, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Apply problem-solving skills to understand and address complex technical concepts, system issues, and integration challenges.
- Prepare charts, present data, and provide recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, government customers, and external stakeholders.
- Support system integration, test planning, anomaly resolution, and verification and validation activities to ensure delivered capabilities satisfy mission and customer requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedules, including the option of a 9/80 work schedule.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
