Systems Engineer Level 4

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

28d • $142,200 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 4 to develop and provide ongoing support for designs used in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems. The position is based at the Sunnyvale, California campus and is full time and onsite. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, balance multiple projects, and contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on shared responsibility, continuous learning, and automation.

The role involves systems integration, verification and validation, requirements management, system analysis, and development and maintenance of system engineering artifacts. The engineer will support customer and internal reviews and contribute to Model Based Systems Engineering products. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required, though it is not required at the start; the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain it.

Requirements

• 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 Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• First-hand experience with requirements and interface management.
• Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, system/subsystem specifications, and Verification Cross Reference Matrices.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.
• Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on project management experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.
• First-hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools; MagicDraw and/or Cameo preferred.
• Design and operational knowledge of Navy programs.
• Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications.
• Experience with proposals.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional and timeline analyses, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Generate and update system- and subsystem-level specifications in DOORS, including Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs) and verification traceability from requirements to test plans, procedures, and results.
• Update and maintain system drawings and documents, including Interface Control Documents and arrangement drawings.
• Participate in or lead preparation, conduct, and closeout of internal and external customer reviews, such as SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, and TRR.
• Support the creation and refinement of Model Based Systems Engineering products, including system behavioral models, use case realizations, and state machines.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior