Senior Systems Engineer - IPT Lead (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman - Launch Systems in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer - Program IPT Lead Level 6 to guide a multidisciplinary team in designing, integrating, and delivering flight test vehicles and test equipment for a new missile systems line. The role emphasizes architecture definition, requirements flow, and technical leadership across IPTs.

The candidate will lead trade studies, manage ICDs, apply MBSE, and coordinate risk mitigation while ensuring program milestones and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (Top Secret willingness).
• 14+ years of related experience with advanced degree; or 12+ with Master’s; or 10+ with Ph.D.
• Experience leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and cross-functional groups.
• Experience with CAM and EVMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and support architecture decisions.
• Develop and baseline system and subsystem ICDs (mechanical, electrical, data, software).
• Apply MBSE methods to capture requirements, architecture, and verification plans.
• Serve as technical lead for multi-disciplinary teams (GNC, avionics, propulsion, software, I&T).
• Act as CAM for assigned work scope, planning, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Implement EVMS to monitor cost/schedule variances and recovery plans.
• Coordinate IPTs and drive risk management and cross-functional issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain system engineering artifacts including requirements, CONOPS, and test strategies.
• Support integration and test planning, readiness reviews, and verification activities.

Skills

IPT Lead

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Trade Studies

Risk Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman - Launch Systems in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer - Program IPT Lead Level 6 to guide a multidisciplinary team in designing, integrating, and delivering flight test vehicles and test equipment for a new missile systems line. The role emphasizes architecture definition, requirements flow, and technical leadership across IPTs.

The candidate will lead trade studies, manage ICDs, apply MBSE, and coordinate risk mitigation while ensuring program milestones and