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A leading global security company, Northrop Grumman provides innovative products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber security, and complex logistics to government and commercial clients.

Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No 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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our growing team of diverse professionals. The candidate will support Agile development of MS Windows and cloud-based solutions as a Product Owner and Systems Engineer, performing engineering analysis to define internal and external interfaces, user and data workflows, system architecture and design for new capabilities, as part of the Mission Planning and Decision Support Operating Unit (OU).
All work is based on-site in either Hollywood, MD, Manhattan Beach, CA, or Melbourne, FL
Daily responsibilities include:

• Develop CONOPs, perform functional analysis, requirements decomposition, and interface definition to translate customer requirements into software specifications

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** Develop User Stories and Acceptance Criteria for the mission planning products* Work closely with software development team to implement new capabilities and ensure requirements are met* Support iterative development of UI/UX concepts and designs with customer feedback* Perform trade studies to support design approaches and software/hardware selection* Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints* May include travel to other locationsBasic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:** BS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an ABET accredited university 2+ years of experience OR 0 years experience with a master's degree in a related discipline* 1+ years experience in one or more of the following Systems Engineering activities: operational concept development, architecture definition, interface analysis, requirements development and management, verification and validation, authoring engineering reports* 1+ years experience as a Systems Engineer or Product Owner on an Agile software development effort* User Story Development, backlog refinement, release planning* Understanding of electromagnetic theory, fundamental RF principles* Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years* Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Ability to work on-site in Hollywood (MD), Manhattan Beach (CA), or Melbourne (FL)Preferred Qualifications:* Active DoD SAP Clearance* Experience using military aircraft mission planning systems* Experience in electromagnetic theory, RF propagation, signals processing* Experience with mathematical algorithm development, MATLAB, modeling/simulation* Experience with UI/UX development* Experience with MBSE Tools* Experience in scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, .Net, Java, C, and C#* Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (such as, Security+)* Work well in a fast-paced team environment Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $134,200.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Manhattan Beach, CA

Job ID: Northrop Grumman-R10214110-2

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-12T20:09:26
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Four-Day Work Week

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K)
• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Profit Sharing

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program

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