Senior Staff CORE Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Staff CORE Systems Engineer for its Baltimore-area team. The role focuses on leading foundational systems engineering across programs, with responsibility for requirements traceability, design reviews, and cross-domain integration.

On-site work is required, with Secret clearance and SAP access potentially needed. Candidates should have advanced degrees or extensive experience in aerospace or defense systems, MBSE, and tools like DOORS, CAMEO, and MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering with relevant experience.
• Advanced degrees preferred for higher-level roles.
• Experience in systems engineering processes and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across programs transforming concepts into fielded systems.
• Lead requirements management from decomposition to verification and validation.
• Direct cross-functional teams to ensure design compliance and integration.
• Prepare, execute, and close major design reviews (PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR).

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cross-functional leadership

DOORS

CAMEO

MATLAB

MBSE

Design reviews

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Senior Staff CORE Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals and will require 100% on-site work.What You’ll get to Do:As a senior member of the Foundational Systems Engineering Team, you will provide technical leadership to programs that transform concepts into fielded systems, driving cross discipline integration and balancing innovative and traditional implementations of systems thinking. You will lead major development efforts for sensors on current and next generation air and sea platforms for various programs.Lead the application and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes to develop solutions that meet and anticipate customer requirements.Own requirements management, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation, and ensure traceability across the system lifecycle.Lead the preparation, execution, and closure of major system design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, PCAs, FCAs), including technical issue resolution and risk retirement.Provide technical direction to cross functional product teams across multiple disciplines and domains to drive design compliance and integration.Serve as the technical authority to ensure system compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements, identifying and resolving gaps and risks proactively.This position is contingent on contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, a Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.U.S Citizenship is required.A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).Experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries.Experience with system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation, functional decomposition, and interface control documentation.Experience participating in major systems reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, etc.Experience working through the systems engineering process.Proficient with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher with SAP Access and or SCI eligibility.Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies.Experience effectively communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers.Experience supporting an agile development team.Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00The 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.