Systems Engineer: Software - Level 3

Location, Travel, and Salary

Location:

Chandler, Arizona. Travel required about 10% of the time. Salary ranges:
Level3: $98,400 – $147,600;
Level4: $122,800 – $184,200.

• Translate system‑level requirements into clear, actionable software requirements, ensuring traceability between system, software, and verification artifacts.
• Conduct thorough reviews of software requirement documents, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities and proposing corrective actions.
• Facilitate communication between Systems Engineering and Software Engineering during requirement definition, design, and integration phases, including organizing and leading joint requirement‑review meetings, workshops, and change‑control sessions.
• Work with test engineers to confirm that software implementations satisfy mapped system requirements and contribute to the development of verification plans and test cases.

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

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

• 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.

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

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior roles. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and 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 with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.