About the Role

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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, part of the Mission Engineering team.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis studies across multi-domain mission threads, company kill-chain initiatives, and concept architectures
• Develop and integrate system simulation solutions, performance models, and algorithms to perform system-of-systems trades and assess architecture alternatives for delivering an effect, data, or capability within a broader campaign
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a mission engineering capabilities including: MS&A tools/infrastructure, processes, and strategies
• Executes mission engineering analysis with oversight from senior personnel
• Generates Engineering Analysis Reports to support higher level program documents (Timeline, PIDS, CIDS)
• Develops Requirements content resulting from Mission Engineering Studies
• Translates vehicle mission level analysis into component level specifications
• Supports Program Special Studies on an AS Required Basis
• Supports Development of Content for Systems Engineering Technical Reviews as Required
• Generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities
• Drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills
• Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes
• Facilitate an agile development process
• Interface with IPT engineering staff as required

Basic Qualifications

Systems Engineer Level 3

• BS in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience, Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience or PhD with 1 year of experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Systems Engineer Level 4

• BS in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience, Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience or PhD with 4 year of experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Experience in Weapons Systems to include design, simulation, and performance prediction
• Experience with integrated system and broad technical judgement
• Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system modeling and simulation processes
• Familiarity with the MDA organization and its methods of technical execution and review
• Experience with multiple types of launch platforms
• Experience with hypersonic weapons, and command and control technology
• Experience with AEGIS weapon system
• Willingness to work fast paced development programs
• Ability to travel is required
• Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME

Salary Range

• Systems Engineer Level 3: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
• Systems Engineer Level 4: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

Additional Information

• Clearance Type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available