Systems Engineer 1/2

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 69,300 - 125,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long term incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on development of systems engineering artifacts across programs and lifecycle stages, supporting MS&A teams in a challenging, collaborative environment.

Qualifications include STEM bachelor's (or master's) and 0–2 years experience, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM required.
• Systems engineering experience or coursework is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems engineering artifacts across programs throughout the lifecycle.
• Support MS&A activities and modeling efforts for missile defense, space, and intel programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system verification and validation.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

STK

MBSE (DODAF/MODAF/UAF)

UPDM/UAF

MBSE Certification (OCSMP/ASEP/CSEP)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview

The Systems Engineer – Level 1 or 2 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire "systems engineering vee".

Essential Functions

• This position will specifically focus on the development of systems engineering artifacts supporting multiple programs across the portfolio in various stages of the systems engineering life cycle.

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Systems Engineer – Level 1 or a Systems Engineer – Level 2.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for Associate Systems Engineer – Level 1: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and0 years of related work experience
• Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer – Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 0 years of related work experience
• Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A current active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering
• Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework
• Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies
• Experience with formal verification and validation processes
• Experience using MBSE architectural frameworks, such as DODAF/MODAF (or UPDM) or UAF
• Experience using agile development methodologies
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification
• Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $103,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits

• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Long Term Incentives
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.