Systems Engineer Level 3 / 4

Northrop Grumman • Cape Canaveral, FL

4d • $98,400 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 for its Marine Systems organization in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The role supports growth in the Launcher Hardware organization and contributes to engineering development of launcher hardware for weapons systems on Navy platforms. The position is part of the Engineering and Sciences organization, which develops, designs, produces, and sustains product lines for global security missions.

The engineer performs systems engineering across requirements development, integration, verification and validation, and cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses. The role translates customer and product requirements into system solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints. It includes creating and maintaining specifications, requirements traceability, system documents, and Model Based Systems Engineering products, as well as supporting or leading customer and internal reviews.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance. The role requires travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The requisition may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualifications. The primary level salary range is $98,400–$147,600, and the secondary level salary range is $122,800–$184,200. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience, for Level 3.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant work experience, for Level 4.
• 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 (VCRMs).
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.
• Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to multitask and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and good judgment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.
• First-hand experience with MBSE concepts and tools; MagicDraw and/or Cameo preferred.
• Experience in technical presentations and interfacing with customers.
• Design and operational knowledge of Navy programs.
• Ability to read and interpret government or military specifications.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, and cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that account 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 linking 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 and coordinate preparation, conduct, and closeout of internal and external customer reviews, including 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.
• Balance multiple projects, make sound decisions, communicate effectively, and work autonomously as well as collaboratively.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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