Senior Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance, MBSE Lead

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to lead complex systems engineering on advanced missile programs at the Chandler, AZ site. You will own trade studies, manage ICDs, and guide multi-disciplinary teams while applying MBSE and IPT leadership to ensure requirements, interfaces, and performance targets are met.

Strong candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, DoD Secret clearance, and experience with EVM and CAM practices.

Qualifications

• MBSE tools and practices (SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody)
• Leadership on complex hardware/software systems
• Experience as CAM or equivalent for scope, cost, schedule
• Experience leading IPTs or cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with EVM principles and metrics

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level trade studies evaluating design alternatives and risks.
• Develop and baseline ICDs for mechanical, electrical, data and software interfaces.
• Apply MBSE to capture requirements, architecture and verification plans.
• Provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary teams (GNC, avionics, propulsion, software).
• Serve as CAM for assigned work scope with planning, budgeting and reporting.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

CAM

IPTs

EVM

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Rhapsody

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to lead complex systems engineering on advanced missile programs at the Chandler, AZ site. You will own trade studies, manage ICDs, and guide multi-disciplinary teams while applying MBSE and IPT leadership to ensure requirements, interfaces, and performance targets are met.

Strong candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, DoD Secret clearance, and experience with EVM and CAM practices.