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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Level 4 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $142,200.0 - $213,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Language Modeling, Scrum Methodology, Rhapsody, Integration Tests, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=656ffb6ea955372e ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; PhD and 4 years of relevant experience * Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance * Ability to elicit, analyze, and document system-level requirements (functional & non-functional). * Experience with or knowledge of creating and managing traceability matrices linking requirements to design, code, and verification. * Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and experience defining hardware-software and software-software interfaces. * Working knowledge of modeling languages/tools for use-case, activity, and sequence diagrams. * Experience working in or familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog grooming and sprint planning. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams. * Proficient in version-control systems and collaborative development tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)., * Experience with families of products that share a common software platform (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices). * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance * Certification in Systems Engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) or Agile (e.g., CSM, SAFe). * Familiarity with model-based development (MBSE) and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or IBM Rhapsody. * Programming proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Rust for embedded development. * Knowledge of safety and compliance standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 26262, FDA 21 CFR 820). * Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. ## Description * Lead the architecture and implementation of reusable software components for a multi-variant product line. * Elicit, analyze, and document system-level functional and non-functional requirements for the entire product family. * Maintain a traceability matrix linking requirements to design, implementation, and verification artifacts. * Conduct requirement reviews with cross-functional stakeholders (hardware, firmware, QA, product management) and drive consensus. * Define, develop, and maintain ICDs for all hardware-software and software-software interfaces. * Create detailed use-case diagrams, activity flows, and sequence diagrams that capture user interactions and internal processes. * Collaborate with Agile teams to translate requirements into user stories, backlog items, and sprint deliverables. * Oversee integration testing, validation, and verification of system-level functionality across product variants. * Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, tooling, and documentation standards. ## Related Videos - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)