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Systems Engineer Level 5 with MBSE - NG Space Systems

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret/SCI
$171,000 - $256,400
Unspecified
IT - Software
Redondo Beach, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Job Description

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.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Systems Engineer with experience in MBSE to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA in supporting the development and maturation of Ground System designs and architecture in the CAMEO model as the program progresses. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and expertise to help refine the ground system's technical baseline by mapping requirements to models, updating system design artifacts, and verifying compliance with customer requirements using industry-standard tools and processes. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring the successful execution of deliverables to meet program milestones.

This position is contingent upon successful capture of program award(s), acquisition and retention of customer or business funding, and holding of final security clearances prior to start date.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and coordinate the maturation of the Ground System design and architecture to meet the system requirements
  • Develop and maintain system models in CAMEO, ensuring requirements are mapped, aligned, and traceable to architecture and design
  • Update and finalize Internal Block Diagrams (IBDs), Activity Diagrams, and other critical system design artifacts
  • Interface closely with Requirements Management and Engineering teams to ensure verification planning and execution aligns with customer requirements
  • Support requirements sell-off and provide technical input to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
  • Engage in architecture design reviews and contribute to technical problem-solving efforts to mitigate risks and resolve issues
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior systems engineers


Basic Qualifications:
  • 12 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a STEM degree; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD
  • Active SSBI required at the time of application with the ability to obtain SCI prior to start
  • Full understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
  • Demonstrated experience in CAMEO or other Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and language (SysML, UML) for architecture design including modeling diagrams (IBD, BDD, activity diagrams, etc.)
  • Experience with requirements analysis, decomposition, and allocation
  • Experience with interpreting and mapping requirements into implementable models and configurations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate and contribute to technical discussions with fellow team members, cross-organizational teams, and management


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Ground and Space systems and/or Command and Control systems
  • Experience with requirements verification, including knowledge of verification planning and artifact development
  • Experience with interface engineering, including development of ICDs
  • Experience with Agile development
  • Experience with formal qualification/requirements verification testing a plus


This position is contingent upon successful capture of program award(s), acquisition and retention of customer or business funding, and holding of final security clearances prior to start date.

Primary Level Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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