Space Systems Engineer (L2/L3) – Clearance & Travel

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking Systems Engineer Level 2/3 to join the Redondo Beach team. The role focuses on system-level integration, test planning, and documenting procedures for ground element testing in factory and site environments.

Responsibilities include TRR/TRB preparation, data analysis, RFC inputs, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Eligible candidates must hold SCI or Top Secret clearance and be willing to travel up to 25% with potential extended assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of engineering experience or Master’s with STEM background.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application or Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, often extended durations.
• Strong written and oral communication with clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system-level integration and test procedures in factory and site environments.
• Plan and conduct dry-runs and run-for-record test executions with resource coordination.
• Prepare materials for TRRs/TRBs and present test objectives and results.
• Analyze test data to verify requirements, identify discrepancies, and drive resolutions.
• Create inputs for RFCs and configuration/change artifacts based on test findings.
• Maintain Ground Element documentation such as System Test Plans and Site Requirements.
• Collaborate with software, network, and systems teams to ensure testability and verification.
• Support site installation, integration, and verification activities including travel.

Skills

System integration

Test planning

Linux

Python scripting

Networking basics

Communication skills

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM (optional)

Tools

Linux

Python

Scripting (Shell/PowerShell)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking Systems Engineer Level 2/3 to join the Redondo Beach team. The role focuses on system-level integration, test planning, and documenting procedures for ground element testing in factory and site environments.

Responsibilities include TRR/TRB preparation, data analysis, RFC inputs, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Eligible candidates must hold SCI or Top Secret clearance and be willing to travel up to 25% with potential extended assignments.