Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman•Boulder, CO

1d•$114,000 - $213,400•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 or 4 located in Boulder, CO. As a Systems Engineer, you will work with a team of engineers providing system integration for the definition, development, decomposition analysis, verification, and validation of requirements for an antenna ground system in development. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with program leadership and the customer to ensure the technical aspects are continuously adapted and aligned, guiding the program through its critical milestones to achieve mission success. Ultimately, you will support the program through maturity and milestones including acceptance testing, initial operational capacity, and final operational capacity to achieve the mission. Additionally, this position will span across exciting new programs, on contract to provide the system integration for delivering ground segments for a diverse set of space programs. This work will span system integration of future systems, antenna systems, and system infrastructure. We have anticipated future growth to deliver additional ground capabilities. This requisition may be filled with a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled as either a level 3 or level 4.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of relevant experience (for Level 3).
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of relevant experience (for Level 4).
Active Secret clearance required at time of application.
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes.
Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches.
Working familiarity with non-traditional primes and subcontractors.
Proved success in agile project execution, faster iteration cycles, and rapid prototype development.
Experience in the design, development, and integration of shelters and transportable systems for prototype programs.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design.
Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes, incorporating feedback and making improvements.
Experience with Agile development.
Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts.
Excellent technical writing and team building skills.

Responsibilities

Provide system integration for the definition, development, decomposition analysis, verification, and validation of requirements for an antenna ground system in development.
Work closely with program leadership and the customer to ensure the technical aspects are continuously adapted and aligned, guiding the program through its critical milestones to achieve mission success.
Support the program through maturity and milestones including acceptance testing, initial operational capacity, and final operational capacity to achieve the mission.
Provide system integration for delivering ground segments for a diverse set of space programs.
System integration of future systems, antenna systems, and system infrastructure.

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.
Overtime may be eligible.
Shift differential may be eligible.
Discretionary bonus.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.