Systems Engineer - Level 4

The GMD Sr. Principal Systems Engineer is a key part of our Systems Integration and Test (SEIT) team and will assist in supporting the GMD Booster delivery and sustainment efforts for the Systems Engineering group, including one or more of the following activities (and others not included in this list):

Ensure that the Systems Engineering effort on the GMD Booster Program complies with all internal standards and guidelines.

Function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Regular interface with program management, engineering staff and external customers is expected.

Requirements capture, definition, flow down and derivation of lower-level requirements.

Verification activities (planning and final capture) and using a requirements-based testing approach

System integration including hardware/software design implementation and testing.

Basic Qualifications:

8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD

Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of Systems Engineering tools experience (DOORS or other requirements traceability tool)

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to acquire DoD Secret level security clearance

Possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills

Experience with requirement tracing/verification from customer requirements through sub-component requirements

Clear, concise communicator

Ability to self-prioritize tasking and perform work without appreciable direction

Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals.

Experience with testing with hardware in a lab

Experience with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering standards

Experience with updating/maintaining Software Version Description Documents (SVDDs)

System testing and launch operations experience

Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers

Experience with Agile development environments; experience with JIRA

The candidate should possess 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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-R10219863

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-05T19:52:04