Sr. Systems Engineer (Top Secret) – Space Systems Onsite

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 98,000 - 213,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision
401k
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking highly cleared Systems Engineer professionals for Level 3 or Level 4 roles, onsite at multiple U.S. locations. This opportunity focuses on architecture, integration, and mission-critical system development across the spacecraft domain.

Positions require active Top Secret clearance or SCI access and will evolve with program needs. Relocation and on-site work are typical, with strong leadership and collaboration emphasized.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year.
  • Active SCI access at time of application or ability to obtain SCI access with Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required program access and security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, evolve, and lead technological strategy across multiple skill areas.
  • Contribute to systems engineering across lifecycle from concept to integration and test.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet mission goals.

Skills

Systems Engineering
Systems Architecture
Systems Integration
Electrical Engineering
Payload Systems Engineering
Radiation Engineering
Space Flight Operations
Modeling & Simulation
Engineering Design Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM
Master’s Degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS
Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking highly cleared Systems Engineer professionals for Level 3 or Level 4 roles, onsite at multiple U.S. locations. This opportunity focuses on architecture, integration, and mission-critical system development across the spacecraft domain.

Positions require active Top Secret clearance or SCI access and will evolve with program needs. Relocation and on-site work are typical, with strong leadership and collaboration emphasized.

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