Systems Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
104K-194K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develop and integrate radar algorithms, translate system requirements into algorithm designs, perform functional and performance analyses, create mathematical algorithms and software integration plans, conduct mission engineering across the systems engineering V, and guide teams through development and implementation to meet mission performance objectives.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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’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

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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

  • 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.

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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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.

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