Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a MBSE Systems Engineer 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 3 or level 4.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
- 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.
- 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 4:
- 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.
- 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
- Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes, incorporating feedback and making improvements
- 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
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience for Level 3, or 8 years for Level 4
- Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience for Level 3, or 6 years for Level 4
- PhD with 1 year of relevant experience for Level 3, or 4 years for Level 4
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and approaches
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs
- Active Secret clearance at the time of application
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, and Cameo
- Ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes and incorporate feedback
- Ability to communicate and present effectively to project and program management, technical managers, and customers
- Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools such as DOORS/DNG for traceability and verification planning
- Technical writing and team-building skills
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