Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

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Chandler, AZ, USA
In-Office
123K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead mission planning and execution as Mission Manager for a space systems program. Develop, decompose, allocate, and manage system requirements in DOORS; create specifications and interface documentation; conduct vehicle performance assessments, system design analysis, verification, testing, risk management, and anomaly resolution. Coordinate with engineering teams, government customers, and range personnel, present milestone materials, and mentor team members. This is a 100% onsite role in Chandler, Arizona, requiring an active Secret clearance and approximately 10% travel.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join our team in Chandler, Arizona.

This role will lead all critical mission planning and mission execution efforts and will directly communicate with the range.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.      

What You'll Get to Do:

  • Serve as Mission Manager for the program moonlight requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

  • Possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level GMD booster and mission specific requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.

  • Create new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders, team members, and government customers.

  • Possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.

  • Create and manage both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.

  • Implement and manage system requirements in the Requirements Management databases (DOORS).

  • Provide data for and assists in risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.

  • Manage aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.

  • Participate in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.

  • Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.

  • Prepare and present materials at major milestone meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.

  • U.S. Citizenship is required

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.

  • ​Experience developing requirements and designing missions without customer directed requirements

  • Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation

  • Experience is mission timelines and mission CONOPs

  • Experience with range safety data products

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Willingness to work fast paced development programs

  • Ability to travel

  • Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME

  • System testing and launch operations experience is desired

  • Previous Cost Account Management experience is desired

  • Systems Engineering Experience working with development programs is desired

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: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at application
  • Experience developing requirements and designing missions without customer-directed requirements
  • Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation
  • Experience with mission timelines and mission CONOPs
  • Experience with range safety data products
  • Willingness to work on fast-paced development programs
  • Ability to travel
  • Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or subject matter expert
  • System testing and launch operations experience
  • Previous Cost Account Management experience
  • Systems engineering experience working with development programs

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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