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# Staff Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74908345-staff-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience.
 * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
 * Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)., * Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering with experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering.
 * Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
 * Experience with Agile methodologies

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## Description

The successful candidate will design and develop system architectures as well as define key capabilities and performance requirements. You will define design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications, and develop a thorough definition of system external interfaces. You will also define system implementation approaches and operational concepts to ensure requirements are met. You will also evaluate the performance with the customer.

Essential functions include:

 - Assist in development of system architectures.

 - Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems 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 analysis.

 - 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. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.


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