Job Description:
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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to join the IBCS Team supporting the development of mission-critical defense systems. This role bridges systems engineering, embedded software, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to define, develop, integrate, and verify embedded computing platforms that enable net-generation capabilities. The successful candidate(s) will collaborate across software, hardware, cybersecurity, specialty engineering, and program leadership to develop digital engineering solutions and ensure robust system performance throughout the system lifecycle.
This requisition may be filled based on qualifications as a level 2 or 3.
Basic Qualifications for a level 2:
- Experience developing and maintaining system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and traceability
- Engineer Systems (Level 2): 2 years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters;
- Familiarity with SysML or another system modeling language.
- Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler
- Ability to develop functional, logical and/or physical systems models
- Experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, verification and validation.
- Ability to analyze system-level impacts or requirements, architecture or design changes.
- Understanding of requirements management and configuration/change management
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance to Start
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Jira/Agile development environments
- Experience developing architecture and interface definitions
- Experience supporting customer requirements, system specifications, design reviews, and technical baseline development
Basic Qualifications for a level 3:
- Demonstrated experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to complex systems
- Principal Engineer Systems (Level 3): 5 years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with master’s or 1 years PHD
- Strong working knowledge of SysML and system modeling practices
- Experience developing and maintaining system architectures, functional/logical/physical models, interfaces and system behavior models.
- Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, traceability, verification and validation.
- Ability to perform system-level trade studies, architecture assessments and change-impact analyses.
- Experience supporting technical reviews, design reviews, requirement reviews, and customer technical engagements
- Ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into technical requirements and system architecture
- Active Secret Security Clearance to Start.
Preferred Qualifications
- Digital Engineering experience.
- Embedded Linux or Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) knowledge.
- Software development experience using C++, Python, or Java.
- Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of software safety, reliability engineering, or specialty engineering disciplines.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense weapon systems or mission systems.
- Experience with infrastructure frameworks supporting embedded software development.
Skills Required
- Experience developing and maintaining system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and traceability
- At least 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0 years with a master's degree, for Engineer Systems Level 2
- Familiarity with SysML or another system modeling language
- Experience using Cameo Systems Modeler
- Ability to develop functional, logical, and/or physical systems models
- Experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation
- Ability to analyze system-level impacts from requirements, architecture, or design changes
- Understanding of requirements management and configuration/change management
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active Secret security clearance at start
- Experience with Jira and Agile development environments
- Experience developing architecture and interface definitions
- Experience supporting customer requirements, system specifications, design reviews, and technical baseline development
- Demonstrated experience applying MBSE to complex systems
- At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a PhD for Principal Engineer Systems Level 3
- Strong working knowledge of SysML and system modeling practices
- Experience developing and maintaining system architectures, functional, logical, and physical models, interfaces, and system behavior models
- Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, traceability, verification, and validation
- Ability to perform system-level trade studies, architecture assessments, and change-impact analyses
- Experience supporting technical reviews, design reviews, requirement reviews, and customer technical engagements
- Ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into technical requirements and system architecture
- Digital engineering experience
- Embedded Linux or RTOS knowledge
- Software development experience using C++, Python, or Java
- Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of software safety, reliability engineering, or specialty engineering disciplines
- Experience supporting Department of Defense weapon systems or mission systems
- Experience with infrastructure frameworks supporting embedded software development
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.





