Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 located in Boulder, CO.
What you’ll get to do?
As a Systems Engineer, you will work with a team of engineers providing system integration for the definition, development, decomposition analysis, verification, and validation of requirements for an antenna ground system in development. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with program leadership and the customer to ensure the technical aspects are continuously adapted and aligned, guiding the program through its critical milestones to achieve mission success. Ultimately, you will support the program through maturity and milestones including acceptance testing, initial operational capacity, and final operational capacity to achieve the mission.
Additionally, this position will span across exciting new programs, on contract to provide the system integration for delivering ground segments for a diverse set of space programs. This work will span system integration of future systems, antenna systems, and system infrastructure. We have anticipated future growth to deliver additional ground capabilities.
This requisition may be filled with 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.
- Active Secret clearance required at time of application
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
- Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
- Working familiarity with non-traditional primes and subcontractors. Proved success in agile project execution, faster iteration cycles, and rapid prototype development.
- Experience in the design, development, and integration of shelters and transportable systems for prototype programs.
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.
- Active Secret clearance required at time of application
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
- Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
- Working familiarity with non-traditional primes and subcontractors. Proved success in agile project execution, faster iteration cycles, and rapid prototype development.
- Experience in the design, development, and integration of shelters and transportable systems for prototype programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
- Excellent 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
- Active Secret clearance at the time of application
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and approaches
- Familiarity with non-traditional primes and subcontractors, including Agile project execution, faster iteration cycles, and rapid prototype development
- Experience designing, developing, and integrating shelters and transportable systems for prototype programs
- Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design
- Ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes and incorporate feedback
- Experience with Agile development
- Ability to communicate and present effectively to project and program management, technical managers, and customers
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages and concepts, including SysML and UML
- Excellent technical writing and team-building skills
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