Cleared Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman

. Develop, evolve, and lead technological strategy across multiple skill areas .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,400 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, systems architecture, and integration, with a strong focus on developing and leading technological strategies. Holds the necessary security clearances and possesses extensive experience in engineering disciplines relevant to spacecraft systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringSystems ArchitectureEngineering Design LeadershipActive U.S. Government Top Secret Security ClearanceExperience with DOORS and Cameo

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationElectrical EngineeringContamination ControlRadiation EngineeringEMI/EMC EngineeringReliability EngineeringThermal EngineeringMaterials and ProcessesConfiguration ManagementRF/Microwave Engineering

Soft Skills

Strong People SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in EngineeringPhD in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft SystemsModel-Based Systems EngineeringCONOPsSubsystem IntegrationPayload Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, evolve, and lead technological strategy across multiple skill areas
Work across multiple roles throughout the product development lifecycle
Support activities spanning new business acquisition, technology development, and established program support
Apply expertise in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems integration and test, electrical engineering, contamination control, radiation, EMI/EMC, reliability, thermal, materials and processes, configuration management, optical, RF/microwave engineering, or engineering design leadership
Obtain final clearances and program access within a reasonable period as determined by the company
Maintain required clearance and program access throughout employment
Support programs contingent upon program awards and business or customer funding

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience, or Master’s Degree and 3+ years, or PhD and 1+ year for Level 3
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience, or Master’s Degree and 6+ years, or PhD and 4+ years for Level 4
Active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date, or active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance and program access
Strong understanding of one or more relevant engineering disciplines
Preferred: Master’s Degree or above in Engineering
Preferred: Experience working on spacecraft systems
Preferred: Experience developing, managing, and decomposing requirements
Preferred: Experience in system architecture, CONOPs, and/or model-based systems engineering
Preferred: Experience in subsystem, payload, or system integration
Preferred: Experience using DOORS and Cameo
Preferred: Strong people skills
Preferred: Excellent upward and downward communication skills
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules, including a 9/80 work schedule
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Company paid holidays
Disability insurance
Savings plan