Staff Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Requirements And Verification
- Staff Systems Engineer
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Requirements and Verification
- Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of diverse, talented individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role can be located in either San Diego, El Segundo, or Palmdale, CA.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and test engineers to ensure all products meet technical specifications and customer requirements. Success in this role often requires the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment while simultaneously being action-oriented, with a strong attention to detail, and effective communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Verification Planning & Execution:
Develop Plans, Coordinate Approvals, Collect Data, Author Reports, Manage Customers - Engineering & Test
Collaboration:
Partner with SMEs, Review Test Procedures, Lead Peer Reviews, Adjudicate Findings - System Definition & Integration Support:
Define Features, Investigate Issues, Coordinate Readiness
This position will be require full-time, on-site work at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor of science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of science degree in a STEM field and 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and 8 years of relevant military / professional experience
- Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Must have experience supporting Systems Engineering Milestones SRR, PDR and CDR.
- Must have experience in the full lifecycle of Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, requirements verification and requirements management.
- Must have experience in requirements and verification management in DOORS.
- Must have experience with requirement decomposition and traceability from System to Unit/Supplier Specifications.
- Must have experience with managing suppliers with technical requirements and verification expectations.
- Must have experience leading a technical team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Experience in ICD development and integration
- Experience with multiple disciplines across Systems Engineering, incl. requirements, integration, technical configuration management (CM or Technical Baseline), cyber
- Experience with Agile Design Methodology
- Experience with software development.
- Experience with HW/SW integration testing.
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development
Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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