Systems Engineer 1/2

Northrop GrummanColorado Springs, CO
$69,300 - $125,200Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO. The Systems Engineer – Level 1 or 2 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire “systems engineering vee”. This position will specifically focus on the development of systems engineering artifacts supporting multiple programs across the portfolio in various stages of the systems engineering life cycle. Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Systems Engineer – Level 1 or a Systems Engineer – Level 2.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university.
  • For Level 1: 0 years of related work experience.
  • For Level 2: 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 0 years of related work experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
  • Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • A current active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering
  • Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework
  • Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies
  • Experience with formal verification and validation processes
  • Experience using MBSE architectural frameworks, such as DODAF/MODAF (or UPDM) or UAF
  • Experience using agile development methodologies
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate
  • INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification
  • Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification

Responsibilities

  • Support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence.
  • Support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire “systems engineering vee”.
  • Focus on the development of systems engineering artifacts supporting multiple programs across the portfolio in various stages of the systems engineering life cycle.
  • Work on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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