Systems Engineer - Level 2

Location:

Aurora, CO.
Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No. CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the time.

• Lead the architecture and implementation of reusable software components for a multi‑variant product line.
• Elicit, analyze, and document system‑level functional and non‑functional requirements for the entire product family.
• Maintain a traceability matrix linking requirements to design, implementation, and verification artifacts.
• Conduct requirement reviews with cross‑functional stakeholders (hardware, firmware, QA, product management) and drive consensus.
• Define, develop, and maintain ICDs for all hardware‑software and software‑software interfaces.
• Create detailed use‑case diagrams, activity flows, and sequence diagrams that capture user interactions and internal processes.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to translate requirements into user stories, backlog items, and sprint deliverables.
• Oversee integration testing, validation, and verification of system‑level functionality across product variants.
• Continuously assess and improve engineering processes, tooling, and documentation standards.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with no required experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Ability to elicit, analyze, and document system‑level requirements (functional & non‑functional).
• Experience with or knowledge of creating and managing traceability matrices linking requirements to design, code, and verification.
• Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and experience defining hardware‑software and software‑software interfaces.
• Working knowledge of modeling languages/tools for use‑case, activity, and sequence diagrams.
• Experience working in or familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in version‑control systems and collaborative development tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or PhD with no required experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Ability to elicit, analyze, and document system‑level requirements (functional & non‑functional).
• Experience with or knowledge of creating and managing traceability matrices linking requirements to design, code, and verification.
• Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and experience defining hardware‑software and software‑software interfaces.
• Working knowledge of modeling languages/tools for use‑case, activity, and sequence diagrams.
• Experience working in or familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in version‑control systems and collaborative development tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

• Experience with families of products that share a common software platform (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Certification in Systems Engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) or Agile (e.g., CSM, SAFe).
• Familiarity with model‑based development (MBSE) and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or IBM Rhapsody.
• Programming proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Rust for embedded development.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 26262, FDA 21
  
  CFR
  820).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Primary Level: $91,800 – $137,600. Secondary Level: $114,000 – $171,000.

In addition to a base salary, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions that require a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.