MBSE Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 114,000 - 171,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an MBSE Systems Engineer to support system architectures, requirements decomposition, and model-based analysis across RF ground programs. You will develop and maintain MBSE models, collaborate with senior engineers, and ensure alignment of requirements and architecture throughout the program lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of MBSE, SysML, and Cameo, with experience in ground software teams.

Qualifications

  • MBSE knowledge and experience.
  • Strong systems engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
  • Experience with ground system software, networking, RF antennas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop system architectures and requirements within MBSE framework.
  • Support requirements management and verification planning.
  • Collaborate with leadership and customers to align architecture and requirements.
  • Maintain MBSE models and artifacts across the program lifecycle.

Skills

MBSE & SysML
Systems engineering
Learning quickly
Ground system software
RF systems knowledge
Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years
Master’s degree with 3 years
PhD with 1 year

Tools

DOORS/DNG
Cameo

Job description

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

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 Space Systems is seeking a MBSE Systems Engineer located in Boulder, CO.

What you’ll get to do?

As a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer on this team, you will support the development of the system architectures, requirement decomposition, and model-based analysis for RF segment stems across multiple ground entry point programs. You will contribute to system definition, requirements management, verification planning, and system integration activities from early program development through system test and verification. In this role, you will collaborate with senior engineers, program leadership, and customers to ensure technical requirements and system architecture are well defined and aligned across the program lifecycle. You will help develop and maintain system models and engineering artifacts within MBSE tools, supporting the program’s authoritative source of technical information and contributing to system performance and mission success.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
  • Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs.
  • Active Secret clearance required at time of application
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
  • Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna programs.
  • Active Secret clearance required at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Cameo
  • Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes, incorporating feedback and making improvements
  • Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers
  • Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG) to support end-to-end traceability and verification planning.
  • Experience with technical writing and team building skills
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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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