Systems Engineer: Software - Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

2d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

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 is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3/4 with focus on Software, located in Chandler, Arizona. The Software Systems Engineer serves as the primary bridge between the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering teams. The role requires a strong grasp of both system‑level and software‑level requirements, enabling the engineer to review, validate, and refine software specifications so they accurately reflect overarching system objectives. This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.

Requirements

Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience (Level 3)
Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience (Level 4)
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and author both system‑level and software‑level requirement documents.
Proficiency with requirement‑management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of software development life‑cycle processes (Agile, V‑Model).
Willingness to work fast paced development programs
Ability to travel is required
Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME
Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution

Responsibilities

Translate system‑level requirements into clear, actionable software requirements.
Ensure traceability between system, software, and verification artifacts.
Conduct thorough reviews of software requirement documents
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities and propose corrective actions.
Facilitate communication between Systems Engineering and Software Engineering during requirement definition, design, and integration phases.
Organize and lead joint requirement‑review meetings, workshops, and change‑control sessions.
Work with test engineers to confirm that software implementations satisfy mapped system requirements.
Contribute to the development of verification plans and test cases.