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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Part-Time (Level 2 or 3) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Plymouth, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Data Visualization, Language Modeling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Bitbucket, Data Management - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035358/systems-engineer-part-time-level-2-or-3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field of study plus 2 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience; or master's degree * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to a level of Secret. * Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools * Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering * Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) * Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), * Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field of study plus 5 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience; or master's degree plus 3 years of experience. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to a level of Secret. * Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools * Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering * Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) * Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) * Experience with Lifecycle Modeling * Experience with MOSA/WOSA * Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira * Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools * Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Visualization * Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries * Certified Systems Engineering Professional * Certified in a Systems Engineering Modeling Language ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a to join our team supporting our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role will support the Armament Systems Development and Architecture effort that focuses on designing and developing system architectures. The Systems Engineering function supports systems architecture development throughout the lifecycle program. The System Design organization seeks a Systems Engineer that will be responsible for supporting Armament Systems Development and Architecture efforts using a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach: * : Support the design and development of system architecture * : Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest * : Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability. * : Develop a comprehensive definition of the system's external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems. * : Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness. * : Collaborate with other systems engineers to ensure that all requirements are met and evaluate system performance in collaboration with customers. 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