Staff Systems Engineer - 18519*

Northrop Grumman; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah to work on advanced flight systems with a Top Secret clearance. The role focuses on MBSE-driven system architecture, requirements management, and verification activities for mission-critical defense programs.

The position offers a challenging technical environment with opportunities to mentor engineers, collaborate across teams, and contribute to models, ICDs, and verification plans within CMMI and DO178C frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of systems engineering experience in mission critical/defense programs.
• US Citizenship with active Top Secret clearance (within last 6 years).
• 7+ years in systems engineering for mission critical/defense with hardware or software focus.
• 5+ years MBSE tools experience (Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML).
• 5+ years in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (DOORS).
• 5+ years defining verification plans and test procedures.
• Experience creating and governing ICDs.
• Knowledge of engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MIL-STD-498, NQA1).
• Basic Python or MATLAB for data analysis (not primary development).
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture using MBSE tools.
• Generate, allocate, trace requirements; develop verification methodologies.
• Author requirement sets and ICDs for interfaces.
• Create and coordinate customer deliverables for program reviews.
• Participate in lab demonstrations and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and ensure compliance with processes.
• Mentor junior engineers in requirements management and MBSE modeling.

Skills

MBSE tools

Requirements tracing

ICDs

Engineering standards

Python/MATLAB

System architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Rhapsody

Cameo

SysML

DOORS

Python

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real‑life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

What You'll Get To Do

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah to work a restricted effort as part of the flight systems futures operating unit. This group focuses on technologies for advancing current systems, Sentinel, and beyond. We focus on advanced payloads and hypersonic re‑entry vehicle.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

This Role Will Have The Following Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and evolution of system architecture using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Generate, allocate, and trace requirements across the system hierarchy; develop verification methodologies that meet NG and DoD standards.
• Author requirement sets and produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that precisely define internal and external system interfaces.
• Create and coordinate customer deliverables (technical reports, trade studies, compliance matrices) for program reviews and external stakeholders.
• Participate in lab based demonstrations and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing to validate system behavior against requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional reviews (design, trade, verification) and ensure compliance with engineering processes (CMMI, DO178C, MISRAC, NQA1).
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in requirements management, verification planning, and MBSE modeling.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
• US Citizenship with an active US Government Top Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering for mission critical or defense work with an emphasis in hardware or software.
• 7+ years experience in full lifecycle work (concept, development, verification, sustainment).
• 5+ years experience with MBSE tools (Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML, etc) and the ability to develop and maintain system models.
• 5+ years experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (e.g., using DOORS).
• 5+ years experience defining verification plans, test procedures, and executing system level verification activities.
• Experience in creating and governing Interface Control Documents (ICD) for hardware, software, and external system interfaces.
• Experience with common engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MILSTD498, NQA1) and safety critical development practices.
• Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation (not a primary development role).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to senior leadership and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting lab based hardware demonstrations and integrating system models with test rigs.
• Direct exposure to Nuclear Surety and Nuclear Safety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOE safety standards).
• Experience with Safety Critical standards such as DO254, IEC.61508, or MILSTD882.
• Familiarity with model based test generation and automated test frameworks.
• Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, Certified MBSE)

Position Benefits

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 – $229,300.00

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.