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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer Level 2 - NG Space Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Azusa, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Dynamical Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Rhapsody, Simulink, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Data, UML, DOORS (Software), Virtual Environment, Julia, System-level Testing, SC Clearance - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/618EF99E03CE4786A7D744BC0A961B53/job/ ## About the Role * Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 2 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree and/or PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of related experience. * Active Secret Clearance at time of application * Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and systems thinking mindset * Knowledge of and experience in MATLAB, C, C++, CUDA, SysML, MBSE, Python, Julia, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Confluence or other languages/tools * Ability to work in an integrated product team (IPT) environment * US Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer: * Agile development experience * Domain Knowledge or course history of space systems * Experience in an abstract modeling environment (Rhapsody, Cameo, UML, SysML, etc) for space systems evaluation * Experience performing system verification and validation * Working knowledge of EOIR systems, optics, algorithms, detection or tracking * Knowledge of and experience in model-based systems engineering concepts such as SysML and tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody * Experience with virtual environments, operational analysis or mission modeling (AFSIM, STK, BRAWLER, ATCOM, ONESAF,SIMULINK) * Experience in an integration and test environment for dynamic systems (CubeSats, Rockets, Robotics) Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? 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