SDA Space Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or 3 for the Space Development Agency programs in Redondo Beach, CA. On-site role requiring collaboration across software, hardware, and cybersecurity teams to deliver end-to-end system solutions.

The role emphasizes MBSE, requirements management, and interface definitions, with opportunities for growth and exposure to government customers. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years in systems engineering or Master’s in STEM
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Experience managing requirements, architecture, and CONOPs development
• Working knowledge of MBSE tools (CAMEO, SysML, or UML)
• Past experience using Python
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud technologies

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and verify SDA program system requirements
• Perform MBSE activities across the program lifecycle
• Coordinate with software, hardware, integration/test, cybersecurity, and mission partners
• Develop system engineering artifacts (ICDs, ConOps, verification matrices)
• Support trade studies, analyses, and risk assessments
• Address complex technical concepts and integration challenges
• Prepare charts and presentations for internal teams and customers
• Support system integration, test planning, anomaly resolution, and verification/validation

Skills

MBSE tools

Python

Cloud awareness

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

CAMEO

SysML

UML

AWS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or 3 for the Space Development Agency programs in Redondo Beach, CA. On-site role requiring collaboration across software, hardware, and cybersecurity teams to deliver end-to-end system solutions.

The role emphasizes MBSE, requirements management, and interface definitions, with opportunities for growth and exposure to government customers. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits apply.