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# Systems Engineer: Software - Level 3/4

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035368/systems-engineer-software-level-34

## About the Role

* Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.

 * Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.

 * U.S. Citizenship is required
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 * Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and author both system-level and software-level requirement documents.
 * Proficiency with requirement-management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS)
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

 * Knowledge of software development life-cycle processes (Agile, V-Model).
 * Willingness to work fast paced development programs
 * Ability to travel is required
 * Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME
 * Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution

## Description

The Software Systems Engineer serves as the primary bridge between the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering teams. The role requires a strong grasp of both system-level and software-level requirements, enabling the engineer to review, validate, and refine software specifications so they accurately reflect overarching system objectives.

 * Translate system-level requirements into clear, actionable software requirements.
 * Ensure traceability between system, software, and verification artifacts.

 * Conduct thorough reviews of software requirement documents
 * Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities and propose corrective actions.

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 * Organize and lead joint requirement-review meetings, workshops, and change-control sessions.

 * Work with test engineers to confirm that software implementations satisfy mapped system requirements.
 * Contribute to the development of verification plans and test cases.


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