Mission Planning Systems Engineer — TS Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Mission Planning System Engineer to join the Aeronautics Systems sector. The role focuses on pre/post mission planning, requirements analysis, architecture definition, and verification across hardware/software subsystems.

Active Top Secret eligibility and 25% travel may apply; location is Melbourne, FL. Ideal candidates bring MATLAB/Simulink, SysML and CAD proficiency, strong collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, and a drive to solve

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM Bachelor’s with experience or higher degrees.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with Top-Secret eligibility.
• Experience in requirements analysis and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of hardware/software subsystems architecture and interface control.
• Experience with RFPs, supplier coordination, and deliverables.
• Hands-on test and verification including matrices and test oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis and develop subsystem technical requirements documentation.
• Develop functional and physical architecture definitions and controls.
• Support acquisition activities including RFPs and supplier coordination.
• Oversee hardware/software test, verification matrices, and test documentation.

Skills

Leadership

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML

CAD

Modeling

Trade studies

Performance analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SysML

CAD

DOORS

Cameo

Rational

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Mission Planning System Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

The Mission Planning Subsystems (MPS) element addresses the system support requirements for pre-mission planning and post-mission data analysis and reports. It consists of mission-specific hardware and software external to the aircraft necessary to plan missions, configure the aircraft, and classify/declassify removable media or hardware. The MPS provides connectivity and access to reference and operational data sources that support the operation of the mission system. The MPS Engineer will be responsible for one or more of the following:

• Requirements analysis and development tasks include supplier statements of work, requirements analysis, and development to generate subsystem technical requirements documentation, trade studies, modeling, and performance analysis
• Architecture development and subsystem design tasks include generation of the technical requirements documentation baseline, functional and physical architecture definition and control, functional and physical interface definition and control, and design drawing creation support
• Acquisition and supplier management tasks include support to Global Supply Chain for RFPs and supplier/PO status, supplier meetings and reviews, witness of supplier testing and verification activities, and SDRL review and acceptance
• Test and verification tasks (including qualification testing) include managing compliance to the verification cross reference matrix for hardware, software and subsystem level test, oversight of supplier manufacturing and test process, and documentation related to product test, managing supplier manufacturing and testing issues as they arise, and facilitating resolution and review of supplier test and verification reports
• A successful MPS Engineer has good leadership skills and understands the scope of the work and the impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings up concerns, issues and risks to program and technical leadership and holds the team to a high level of technical rigor.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

At a Principal Level:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 0 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years AND the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience performing requirements analysis and developing technical requirement documentation for hardware/software subsystems.
• Practical knowledge of functional and physical architecture definition, interface control, and creation of design drawings.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities such as RFP development, supplier coordination, and reviewing supplier deliverables.
• Hands-on involvement in test and verification processes, including creating verification matrices, overseeing hardware/software test, and managing test documentation.
• Proficiency with modeling, trade-study, and performance-analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, CAD).
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and supplier interaction.
  
  

At a Senior Principal Level

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years AND the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience performing requirements analysis and developing technical requirement documentation for hardware/software subsystems.
• Practical knowledge of functional and physical architecture definition, interface control, and creation of design drawings.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities such as RFP development, supplier coordination, and reviewing supplier deliverables.
• Hands-on involvement in test and verification processes, including creating verification matrices, overseeing hardware/software test, and managing test documentation.
• Proficiency with modeling, trade-study, and performance-analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, CAD).
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and supplier interaction.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with mission-critical or aerospace Mission Planning Subsystems (MPS).
• Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.
• Familiarity with military/industry standards such as MIL-STD-882 (System Safety), MIL-STD-8570 (Software Development), and ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Demonstrated success managing global supply-chain activities, including supplier testing witness, SDRL reviews, and issue resolution.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or Systems Engineering Professional (SEP).
• Control Account Management (CAM) certification or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, Cameo, Rational) and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of data-classification/declassification processes for removable media and hardware.
  
  

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.