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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Fulgurite Staff Systems Engineer - 18519* - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Network Interface Controllers, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032223/fulgurite-staff-systems-engineer-18519 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience * US Citizenship with at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. * 7+ years of experience in systems engineering for mission critical or defense work with an emphasis in hardware or software. * 7+ years experience in full lifecycle work (concept, development, verification, sustainment). * 5+ years experience with MBSE tools (Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML, etc) and the ability to develop and maintain system models. * 5+ years experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (e.g., using DOORS). * 5+ years experience defining verification plans, test procedures, and executing system level verification activities. * Experience in creating and governing Interface Control Documents (ICD) for hardware, software, and external system interfaces. * Experience with common engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MILSTD498, NQA1) and safety critical development practices. * Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation (not a primary development role). * Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to senior leadership and customers. * Experience conducting lab based hardware demonstrations and integrating system models with test rigs. * Direct exposure to Nuclear Surety and Nuclear Safety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOE safety standards). * Experience with Safety Critical standards such as DO254, IEC.61508, or MILSTD882. * Familiarity with model based test generation and automated test frameworks. * Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, Certified MBSE) ## Description * Contribute to the definition and evolution of system architecture using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools. * Generate, allocate, and trace requirements across the system hierarchy; develop verification methodologies that meet NG and DoD standards. * Author requirement sets and produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that precisely define internal and external system interfaces. * Create and coordinate customer deliverables (technical reports, trade studies, compliance matrices) for program reviews and external stakeholders. * Participate in lab based demonstrations and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to validate system behavior against requirements. * Lead cross-functional reviews (design, trade, verification) and ensure compliance with engineering processes (CMMI, DO178C, MISRAC, NQA1). * Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in requirements management, verification planning, and MBSE modeling. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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