Systems Engineer (Secret Clearance) for Space & Missile Defense

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Systems Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to support a growing portfolio focused on missile defense, space, and intelligence. You will work within the Systems Engineering lifecycle across diverse programs and IRADs, contributing to MS&A tasks and system vee processes.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience, or advanced degrees, and a current Secret clearance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree in STEM with 0–2 years.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required to start.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Experience translating customer needs into a mature baselined set of requirements and traceable architecture with SysML.
Experience with MBSE and verification/validation processes.

Responsibilities

Define, analyze, and manage system requirements and architecture, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs to subsystem designs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, integrate, and troubleshoot system solutions
Plan and execute system-level verification and validation, including test planning, procedures, execution, and documentation of results.
Prepare and maintain key technical documentation (e.g., specifications, interface definitions, design descriptions, and test reports).