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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $155,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Microsoft SharePoint, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Atlassian Tools, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb437e23a56db066abc140ad313ac930c/eaa ## About the Role Level 3: 5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD Level 4: 8 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development Experience with Signals processing Experience with Radar Systems Experience with radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis Expertise with MATLAB and code prototyping Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence) Experience with SharePoint Experience with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus Experience with Python, C/C++, Java or related programming languages Experience in Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum, etc.) Experience with requirement derivation and decomposition for system design implementation and planning ## Description Support development and integration of radar algorithms to meet system mission and mode performance objectives Requirements development, analysis, implementation planning for translating system requirements into algorithm design Performing functional and performance analyses Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation Develop software integration planning for system algorithms to model behavior of systems in real-time for radar platforms Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization. Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering "V". Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments. 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