Engineer Systems - Level 2/3 : Active Secret Clearance

The Systems Engineer will be assigned a cognizant engineer role for a vehicle subsystem, components, the interfaces, and requirements that drive the architecture design. They will provide tactical and technical oversight into that area developing the program requirements, support the architecture products, and oversee verification planning, ensuring all engineering disciples are collaboratively involved. To succeed in this role the ideal candidate must be comfortable with ambiguity and willing to work collaboratively with the program IPT structure resolving issues as they arise both tactfully and in a productive manner. Candidate should have a demonstrated history of strong technical skills and demonstrated performance in developing solutions that consider cost, schedule, and technical risk as elements of the problem solution. Job Summary and Responsibilities
Work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Must be able to work in an IPT structure supporting multiple groups.
Utilize strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level launch vehicle requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities
Manage requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members
Drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.
Create and manage both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process
Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes
Manage aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.
Participate in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.
Facilitate the development and execution of technical reviews for the program.
This position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 Salary range * Level 2 Min $77,200 - Max $115,800 Level 3 Min $95,300 - Max $142,900 Engineer Systems - Level 2 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
Ability to travel is required
Strong oral and written communication skills
knowledgeable about agile principles and have demonstrated the ability to facilitate an agile development process
Engineer Systems - Level 3 Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
Ability to travel is required
Strong oral and written communication skills
knowledgeable about agile principles and have demonstrated the ability to facilitate an agile development process
Preferred Qualifications: *
Demonstrated experience creating Systems Engineering products
Electrical or Aerospace Engineering Degree
Experience working fast paced development programs
Experience with System integration and verification
Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Chandler, AZ

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10214183

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-19T20:23:57