Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer-Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ invites applications for Systems Integration and Test Systems Engineer - Level 3 to support SEIT NS Team. The role focuses on certification, design compliance, and MBSE-driven verification across multiple engineering domains.

The candidate will lead cross‑disciplinary teams, manage verification activities, and ensure traceability from requirements to final certification, while maintaining rigorous documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems, or related engineering field with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s with 3 years.
• Experience across nuclear design, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, nuclear safety.
• Knowledge of Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) development and government acquisition processes.
• Experience with risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and make/buy decisions.
• Must have a U.S. Government Secret security clearance prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Support certification activities related to boost vehicle design certification, safety design, and compatibility design.
• Ensure hardware/software design complies with conventional and nuclear armament safety requirements.
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.
• Manage and lead diverse technical teams in analyses and tests for nuclear/conventional certification.
• Identify and demonstrate compliance with armament certification requirements including MBSE and verification activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software engineering

Systems engineering

IFC development

Requirements traceability

Risk management

Lead teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, or Systems engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ invites applications for Systems Integration and Test Systems Engineer - Level 3 to support SEIT NS Team. The role focuses on certification, design compliance, and MBSE-driven verification across multiple engineering domains.

The candidate will lead cross‑disciplinary teams, manage verification activities, and ensure traceability from requirements to final certification, while maintaining rigorous documentation and safety standards.