Systems Engineer - Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to serve as Chief Engineer, located in Boulder, CO, to join our Advanced Mission & Space Processing Operation Unit. Our team is chartered to deliver resilient, global mission infrastructure to the warfighter.

The Chief Engineer owns the technical baseline and system design for the program, ensuring that all technical aspects meet customer needs and align with mission objectives. As the final authority on the technical solution, the Chief Engineer will lead and approve technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR. The Chief Engineer will drive trade studies to define optimal technical solutions, balancing cost, schedule, and system performance, while proactively identifying, tracking, and mitigating technical risks and opportunities.

The Chief Engineer leads FRBs (Failure Review Boards) for Northrop Grumman scope and supports customer FRBs as needed. Acting as the primary technical interface with customers and stakeholders, the Chief Engineer will ensure the technical solution is clearly communicated and aligned with customer goals. He or she will work in close partnership with Program Management to ensure all technical obligations are fulfilled and delivered on time, guiding the program through critical milestones to mission success.

Join us in this pivotal role and help shape the future.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years with a Master's; 8 years with a PhD
• Experience in systems engineering principles and processes, with a demonstrated ability to apply them to complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience leading the design, development, integration, and deployment of advanced ground system software, networking, and/or RF antenna systems.
• A proven record of technical leadership, serving as the senior technical authority, including directly interfacing with customers, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• In‑depth technical knowledge across hardware, software, and the full lifecycle development, integration, and operational deployment of antenna systems.
• Active Secret security clearance required at time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• M.S., PhD, or other advanced degree
• Experience with Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE), SysML and Cameo, including integrating model artifacts within hierarchical model architectures and supporting enterprise‑level model governance.
• Demonstrated hands‑on technical curiosity, with personal or professional experience in RF, communications systems, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with space‑vehicle ground segment design
• Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes, incorporating feedback and making improvements
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts
• Experience leading end‑to‑end integration of CONUS/OCONUS ground infrastructure, including construction, system integration, and test of antenna or communication systems
• Effectively communicate and present to program management, other technical managers, and customers
• Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG)…