> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3077672-systems-engineer-mbse-level-3-or-4](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3077672-systems-engineer-mbse-level-3-or-4). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (MBSE) - Level 3 or 4 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9194917/systems-engineer-mbse-level-3-or-4 ## About the Role This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3 or a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Level 4. Basic Qualifications (Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4): * Systems Engineer Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related work experience, or a PhD. and 1 year of related work experience. * Systems Engineer Level 4: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or a PhD. and 4 years of related work experience. * 2+ years of experience with requirements decomposition and management (4+ Years for the Level 4 role) * Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes * Verification experience or knowledge * Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS * Must be able to work on-site in an office environment. * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application., * Experience with Requirement Verification methods such as Test * GMD Knowledge * Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus * Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model * Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools * Experience with Agile Development * INCOSE or System Engineering certification #HSVSpace ## Description The selected Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the (MBSE) Model Based Systems Engineering team. 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