Senior Systems Engineer, Space Ground Systems – TS/SCI

ngc; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join a cross‑functional scrum team focused on satellite ground systems. You’ll define product vision, manage backlogs, and ensure features align with business objectives in an Agile environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive engineering experience and an active TS/SCI with ability to obtain SCI clearance. Strong MBSE, Cameo, SysML skills and experience with space systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12+ years of engineering experience; or Master’s with 10+ years; or PhD with 8+ years.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with ability to obtain SCI clearance prior to start.
• Experience in MBSE, Cameo, SysML diagrams, and verification/requirements development.
• Experience with space-vehicle, command-and-control, mission management, or related software subsystems.
• Experience on Agile programs and familiarity with Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and execution of features for satellite ground systems with MBSE models.
• Participate in working groups, capture customer needs, and translate them into artifacts for software implementation.
• Support verification planning, test requirements, and key product artifacts.
• Engage across disciplines covering requirements, interfaces, architecture, design, integration, and test.
• Lead sprint activities and coordinate with leads and customers; deliver milestones in Agile sprints.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

CAMEO

Agile

Systems engineering

Education

STEM degree with 12+ years (or higher) engineering experience

Tools

No Magic Cameo

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join a cross‑functional scrum team focused on satellite ground systems. You’ll define product vision, manage backlogs, and ensure features align with business objectives in an Agile environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive engineering experience and an active TS/SCI with ability to obtain SCI clearance. Strong MBSE, Cameo, SysML skills and experience with space systems are essential for success.