Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE) — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join an interdisciplinary team focused on advanced system architectures and performance verification. The role emphasizes design, development, and analysis of system architectures to meet customer specifications.

You will work with model‑based systems engineering approaches, translating requirements into hardware and software definitions, and supporting verification activities in a fast‑paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Active DoD Government Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a STEM discipline with decades of related experience.
• Experience in aerospace or military development environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of system architectures and concepts.
• Support flight test verification efforts and analyses.
• Develop architecture, CONOPS, and use cases using MBSE.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specs.
• Perform system requirements analysis and trade studies.
• Automate workflows for multi-disciplinary processes.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements analysis

Model-based systems engineering

MBSE practices

Trade studies

Verification planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years

MS degree in STEM with 10+ years

PhD in STEM with 8+ years

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join an interdisciplinary team focused on advanced system architectures and performance verification. The role emphasizes design, development, and analysis of system architectures to meet customer specifications.

You will work with model‑based systems engineering approaches, translating requirements into hardware and software definitions, and supporting verification activities in a fast‑paced aerospace