Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.
What You'll Get to Do:
Support development and integration of radar algorithms to meet system mission and mode performance objectives
Requirements development, analysis, implementation planning for translating system requirements into algorithm design
Performing functional and performance analyses
Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation
Develop software integration planning for system algorithms to model behavior of systems in real-time for radar platforms
Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.
Guiding the team through development/implementation activities
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 3: 5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
Level 4: 8 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development
Experience with Signals processing
Experience with Radar Systems
Experience with radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis
Expertise with MATLAB and code prototyping
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
Experience with SharePoint
Experience with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute
Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus
Experience with Python, C/C++, Java or related programming languages
Experience in Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
Experience with requirement derivation and decomposition for system design implementation and planning
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
- Level 3: 5 years with Bachelors, 3 years with Masters, or 1 year with PhD.
- Level 4: 8 years with Bachelors, 6 years with Masters, or 4 years with PhD.
- Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development.
- Experience with signal processing.
- Experience with radar systems.
- Experience with radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis.
- Expertise with MATLAB and code prototyping.
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
- Experience with SharePoint.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Experience with Python, C/C++, or Java.
- Experience with Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum).
- Experience with requirement derivation and decomposition for system design implementation and planning.
- Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to project plan and execute; independent planning and cross-functional teamwork.
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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.
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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.
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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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