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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hiring Cleared Systems Engineers Level 3 or 4 (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $213,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9205709/hiring-cleared-systems-engineers-level-3-or-4-aht ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 1+ year(s) of engineering experience -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future., Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR -Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience OR -PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience -Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR -Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4: -Master's Degree or above in Engineering discipline -Experience working on spacecraft systems -Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements -Experience in system architecture, CONOPs, and/or model-based system engineering -Experience in subsystem, payload, or system integration -Experience using DOORS and Cameo -Strong people skills -Excellent communication skills (upward and downward) These requisitions can be filled at a Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, these positions are contingent upon the candidates obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. 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