MBSE Systems Engineer 1/2

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Boulder, CO, USA
In-Office
76K-138K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support development of system architectures, requirement decomposition, and MBSE model-based analysis for RF ground entry programs. Contribute to requirements management, verification planning, system integration, and maintain system models and artifacts across program lifecycle while collaborating with engineers, program leadership, and customers.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 MBSE Systems Engineer 1/2 located in Boulder, CO.

What you’ll get to do?

 As a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer on this team, you will support the development of the system architectures, requirement decomposition, and model-based analysis for RF segment stems across multiple ground entry point programs. You will contribute to system definition, requirements management, verification planning, and system integration activities from early program development through system test and verification.

In this role, you will collaborate with senior engineers, program leadership, and customers to ensure technical requirements and system architecture are well defined and aligned across the program lifecycle. You will help develop and maintain system models and engineering artifacts within MBSE tools, supporting the program’s authoritative source of technical information and contributing to system performance and mission success.

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a Level 1 or a Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 1:

  • 0 years of relevant experience with Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
  • Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs.
  • Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

  • 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 0 years with Masters
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
  • Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs.
  • Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Cameo
  • 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
  • Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG) to support end-to-end traceability and verification planning.
  • Experience with technical writing and team building skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

The 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
  • 0 years relevant experience for Level 1 (or 2 years for Level 2)
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Experience in design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs
  • Active Secret security clearance required at time of application
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Cameo
  • Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design
  • Experience with Agile development and iterative design processes
  • Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS/DNG) for traceability and verification planning
  • Technical writing, presentation, and team-building skills

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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