Senior Systems Engineer IV - DT&E & System Integration Lead

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Project Engineer with established Systems Engineering experience to support DT&E, O/M baselines, and IPT collaboration. You will lead core SE functions, perform integration, and ensure effective communication across sites and customers.

The role requires a strong background in CONOPS, requirements, and ICDs, plus active SCI clearance. Expect to work within a dynamic, mission‑focused team offering comprehensive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years for BSc, 6+ for MSc, or 4+ with PhD.
• Experience across systems engineering; CONOPS, requirements, ICDs.
• Experience with systems integration, test, and SW validation.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for DT&E and site operations.
• Coordinate with IPTs, site personnel, and customers to support O/M baselines.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures and workflows.
• Perform systems integration and manage DT&E activities and reports.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Enovia

Confluence

Jira

Linux

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Project Engineer with established Systems Engineering experience to support DT&E, O/M baselines, and IPT collaboration. You will lead core SE functions, perform integration, and ensure effective communication across sites and customers.

The role requires a strong background in CONOPS, requirements, and ICDs, plus active SCI clearance. Expect to work within a dynamic, mission‑focused team offering comprehensive benefits and career growth.