Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will contribute to the development, integration, and verification of RF-based ground systems supporting a variety of space missions. You will participate in system definition, requirements development, architecture decom position, and verification activities throu ghout the system lifecycle, from early concept development through integration and test.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions. You will help define system architecture and interfaces across hardware, software, and infrastructure components, with particular focus on RF systems including antenna s, RF front-end equipment, and ground communications infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Master's

• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes

• Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches

• Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and /or RF antenna programs.

• Familiarity with RF communications systems, ground systems, or antenna-based architectures.

• Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD

• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes

• Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches

• Experience in the design, development, and integration of ground system software, networking, and /or RF antenna programs.

• Familiarity with RF communications systems, ground systems, or antenna-based architectures.

• Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with satellite communications , ground segment systems, or RF communications infrastructure.

• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Cameo

• Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design

• Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes, incorporating feedback and making improvements

• Experience with Agile development

• Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers

• Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG) to support end-to-end traceability and verification planning.

• Experience with technical writing and team building skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.