Lead Consulting Systems Engineer - Level 7 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 212,100 - 318,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Consulting Systems Engineer (Level 7) to support the Stand-in Attack Weapon missile program. The role demands strong leadership in systems engineering and requires a current U.S. Government DoW Secret security clearance.

With a focus on system integration and technical performance, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience in major DoD programs. Benefits include health insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated systems engineering leadership experience on major DoD programs.
• Hands-on experience with systems integration and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute systems engineering core functions across all program elements.
• Lead integration across product teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Manage system requirements and technical performance measures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

SysML

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Lead Consulting Systems Engineer (Level 7)

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Lead Consulting Systems Engineer (Level 7) to support the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile program with our Advanced Weapons team. The candidate will work full-time on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA and must possess a current U.S. Government DoW Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

The Lead Consulting SE will plan and execute system engineering core functions; collect, manage, and report engineering metrics; and be responsible for V&V of engineering across all program elements (systems, hardware, software, support, integration, and test). The role ensures that teams have qualified staff to develop and demonstrate technical performance while meeting cost and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure disciplined systems engineering practices across development, integration, test, production, and sustainment, and compliance with company procedures and quality.
• Lead vertical and horizontal technical integration across product teams, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout the program life cycle.
• Develop, allocate, and manage system requirements, key design criteria, and technical performance measures (TPMs), ensuring traceability from customer requirements through verification and validation.
• Plan and manage system-level integration and verification activities, including test planning, test execution oversight, and review/approval of test results and verification evidence.
• Provide technical leadership to the Program Management Office (PMO) and Chief Engineer (CE) on technical maturity, risks, issues, and integration challenges.
• Plan and execute early integration and interfacing activities with external stakeholders to reduce downstream risk.
• Lead the planning and execution of reviews (e.g., CDR, SVR, FCA/PCA) and ensure entry/exit criteria are met.
• Ensure key systems engineering milestones and technical commitments are achieved in accordance with the program integrated master schedule (IMS).
• Perform risk and opportunity management in accordance with program risk management processes, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and technical ownership for critical system functions and interfaces that span multiple subsystems and disciplines.
• Review system and subsystem design artifacts for technical correctness, completeness, and consistency with the system architecture.
• Enforce appropriate engineering rigor across design, analysis, and verification activities through standard processes, documentation/modeling practices, and configuration management.
• Communicate and defend the system technical baseline, design decisions, and quantitatively supported trade studies to stakeholders including customers and executive leadership.
• Support and/or chair technical boards such as Engineering Review Board or Change Control Board and contribute to the Risk and Opportunities Management Board.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline with a minimum of 16 years of relevant engineering experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 14 years; or a Ph.D. with 12 years.
• Demonstrated systems engineering leadership experience on major DoD or Government acquisition programs, including leading multi-discipline teams of 20+ engineers.
• Experience executing systems engineering across the lifecycle, including requirements development/management, architecture development, design, integration, test, verification, and validation.
• Hands-on experience with systems integration, test planning, test execution, anomaly resolution, and documentation of test results and verification closure.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods and tools (e.g., SysML environments) applied to system requirements, architecture, and interfaces.
• Experience collaborating with customers, end users, hardware teams, software teams, specialty engineering, and suppliers.
• Experience leading complex system/subsystem requirement decomposition, design trades, integration, and verification in a multi-discipline environment.
• Working knowledge of the Systems Engineering V-Model and execution of SE workflows, technical reviews, and gated milestones.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance and career development feedback to junior engineers.
• Current U.S. Government DoW Secret security clearance with eligibility for SAP clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with weapon systems and/or Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA) or Government Reference Architecture (GRA) or other open systems architecture frameworks.
• Experience with digital engineering approaches, digital threads, integrated digital environments, and model-based integration of design, analysis, and test artifacts.
• Experience with mission systems, avionics, or complex embedded systems integrating hardware, software, and firmware.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with competing priorities and evolving requirements.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to drive technical trades and recommendations with clear rationale and risk/benefit articulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and delivery of technical briefings.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem solving ability, and creativity in developing and evaluating system solutions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00. The above range is a guideline; actual salary is determined based on scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions resulting in a government clearance. For our full EEO statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.