MBSE Systems Engineer (L2/L3) — Onsite Space Role, 9/80

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays & PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in East Hartford, CT seeks a Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to lead MBSE architecture for advanced concepts within TOPS. You will translate mission needs into traceable architectures, requirements and interfaces, while collaborating across systems, software, hardware and mission teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE depth, system thinking, and strong communication. Onsite work 9/80 schedule with travel, and opportunities for growth within Space Sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of experience or Master’s with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on MBSE experience on complex aerospace, defense, or advanced technology programs.
• Strong system architecture, requirements analysis, and interface definition skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, with ability to present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE architecture development for advanced concept and campaign efforts.
• Translate mission needs into architectures, requirements, behaviors, and interfaces.
• Organize and define system-level requirements; manage baseline in DOORS.
• Develop system modeling, simulation, and trade studies to verify performance.
• Develop and manage interface control documents and interfaces.
• Collaborate across systems, software, hardware, and mission teams.
• Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to engineers and leadership.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure quality and integrity.

Skills

MBSE expertise

System architecture

Requirements analysis

Interface management

MS Office

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

DOORS

CATIA Magic/Cameo Modeler

Job description

Northrop Grumman in East Hartford, CT seeks a Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to lead MBSE architecture for advanced concepts within TOPS. You will translate mission needs into traceable architectures, requirements and interfaces, while collaborating across systems, software, hardware and mission teams.

The role emphasizes MBSE depth, system thinking, and strong communication. Onsite work 9/80 schedule with travel, and opportunities for growth within Space Sector.