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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Level 5 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, Firmware, Scrum Methodology, Software Requirements Analysis, Juniper, Devsecops, Cisco - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A69AF60C1BFA4329A740A4FAA5495975/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years of relevant experience with aMaster'sdegree; 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD * Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceat time of application * Experience using Jira/Confluence to collaborateregardingtasking and workinstructions inside a team * Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations to internal and external leadership * Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Demonstratedleadershipof junior staff and the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment, * Experience in Agile Developmentand leadership experience working within Agile Scrum frameworks * Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and secure DevSecOps practices * Experience with ground communications systemsandknowledgeofGMD and GWS products and services * Experience working with Network and Infrastructuretechnologies such as Cisco or Juniper * Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) * Strong oral and written communication skills, includingdemonstratedexperience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities * Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain anddifficult situations ## Description The successful candidate will design and develop system architectures and define key capabilities and performance requirements. They will define design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications, develop thorough definition of system external interfaces, and define system implementation approaches and operational concepts to ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer., * Assistin development of systemarchitecture for the GWS network and infrastructure team * Architecture,planning,and use case developmentusingsystems engineering methodologies. * + Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. * + Perform system requirements analysisas they pertain to the GWS contract. * + Automation workflow development of multi-disciplined functional processes in support of various engineering and business processes. * We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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