Lead Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance + 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO and Work/Life Solutions

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a qualified Responsible Engineer to lead hardware and software items from external vendors and internal work orders.

You will interpret data, develop system models using MBSE tools, and collaborate with vendors to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets. The role requires active Secret clearance and 1+ year experience with MBSE, DOORS/Jama/Polarion, and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Systems, Software, or related STEM with 5+ years experience; or MS with 3+ years; or PhD with 1 year.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with SysML MBSE tools and developing system models.
• Experience managing external suppliers or subcontractors for complex, high-value hardware or services.
• Strong schedule and cost tracking using ERP/MRP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items from vendors or internal work orders.
• Interpret technical data to assess applicability to program requirements.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Review and approve deliverables from subcontract data requirements lists.
• Assist in managing subcontractor statements of work and performance (travel to vendor location possible).
• Maintain configuration control and ensure all delivered items meet engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498).
• Provide regular status reports and risk updates to program leadership.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and support source selection activities.
• Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in TRAC/MMS tools.

Skills

MBSE tools experience

Requirements tracing

Cost & schedule tracking

ERP/MRP proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/related STEM

Master's degree in STEM (optional)

PhD in STEM (optional)

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

Cameo

SysML v2

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Excel

ERP/MRP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a qualified Responsible Engineer to lead hardware and software items from external vendors and internal work orders.

You will interpret data, develop system models using MBSE tools, and collaborate with vendors to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets. The role requires active Secret clearance and 1+ year experience with MBSE, DOORS/Jama/Polarion, and supplier management.