Systems Engineer: Software - Level 3

Systems Engineer – Level 3/4 With Focus On Software

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 3/4 with focus on Software, located in Chandler, Arizona.

The Software Systems Engineer serves as the primary bridge between the Systems Engineering and Software Engineering teams. The role requires a strong grasp of both system‑level and software‑level requirements, enabling the engineer to review, validate, and refine software specifications so they accurately reflect overarching system objectives.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.

Requirement Mapping

• Translate system‑level requirements into clear, actionable software requirements.
• Ensure traceability between system, software, and verification artifacts.

Requirement Review & Recommendation

• Conduct thorough reviews of software requirement documents
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities and propose corrective actions.

Cross‑Team Collaboration

• Facilitate communication between Systems Engineering and Software Engineering during requirement definition, design, and integration phases.
• Organize and lead joint requirement‑review meetings, workshops, and change‑control sessions.

Verification & Validation Support

• Work with test engineers to confirm that software implementations satisfy mapped system requirements.
• Contribute to the development of verification plans and test cases.

This position may be offered at the Principal Level 3 or Sr. Principal Level 4.

Salary
- Level 3 $ 98,400 - $147,600

Salary
- Level 4 $ 122,800 - $184,200

Basic Qualifications Level 3

• Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.

Basic Qualifications Level 4

• Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.

Common

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and author both system‑level and software‑level requirement documents.
• Proficiency with requirement‑management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of software development life‑cycle processes (Agile, V‑Model).
• Willingness to work fast paced development programs
• Ability to travel is required
• Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME
• Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution