Systems Engineer - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret. TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is contingent upon obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period of time. Continued employment thereafter will require maintenance of clearance level.

• Implement and manage system requirements in Requirements Management (DOORS) and Task Management (JIRA) databases.
• Provide data for and assist in risk management and trade study processes.
• Support system design, data analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolution.
• Support testing/evaluation/validation of components, subsystems, or system implementation.
• Prepare and present materials at major program milestone meetings.
• Handle technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems across all product levels.
• Ensure conversion of customer or product requirements into total system solutions acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in STEM with 3+ years of engineering experience.
• PhD in STEM with 1+ year of engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or equivalent/above) at time of application and prior to start date.
• Strong technical problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills for system level requirements and verification activities.
• Strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously.
• Strong mentoring and training skills.

• Background in or familiarity with rapid development space programs.
• Prior Space Vehicle System Engineering and/or Space Vehicle Design Integration experience.
• Familiarity with Requirements & Verification processes.
• Motivated self-starter experienced in Agile teams.
• Familiarity with COTS or near COTS products and adaptation for defense applications.
• Experience in HITL/SITL development.
• Software coding experience.
• Master’s Degree and/or PhD in STEM.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with space flight hardware integration, test, and launch campaigns.
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Core knowledge of satellites or satellite subsystems (propulsion, ACS, EPS, thermal, structures, etc.).

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance and work/life solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible schedules, such as 9/80 work schedule.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. Base salary considered based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.