Staff Systems Engineer – Execution Lead

Northrop Grumman

. Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning, and manage interface definition efforts .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,200 - $265,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements development, verification and validation, and risk management. Proficient in managing Control Accounts and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution and compliance with technical and cost standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringRequirements ManagementRisk & Opportunity ManagementControl Account Management (CAM)Agile Execution

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentVerification and ValidationInterface DefinitionDOORSCameoPythonHW/SW Integration TestingContinuous Integration/Continuous DeploymentFunctional AnalysisTrade Studies

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem ResolutionCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCameoAgile MethodologiesEarned Value Management System (EVMS)

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Systems EngineeringAircraft DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementLifecycle ManagementTechnical Quality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning, and manage interface definition efforts
Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
Support interface and communication with program, functional, and subsystem leads
Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following configuration management procedures
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
Synthesize stakeholder and team input and communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Manage assigned Control Accounts as CAM, delivering team deliverables on time and within cost while measuring and reporting Earned Value performance
Ensure technical quality, performance, cost, and schedule for product team content
Adhere to the IPT Statement of Work and perform change management with program leadership
Identify staffing and other resources required for product team deliverables and coordinate IPT staffing with Functional Management
Coordinate technical, cost, and schedule integration across programs and inter-program groups
Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization
Address organizational and program impacts through issue and problem resolution
Manage stakeholder communications and program information processes
Integrate program interdependencies throughout their lifecycle to achieve successful program completion
Perform planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses across the total systems lifecycle
Convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions, hardware specifications, and software specifications
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
Active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience in requirements and verification management in DOORS
Experience with requirement decomposition and traceability from System to Unit/Supplier Specifications
Experience with software development
Experience with HW/SW integration testing
Experience in Cameo and traceability between architecture elements and requirements
Current B-2 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance preferred
Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development for Aircraft Sustainment efforts
Experience with the full lifecycle of aircraft development, build, and operations
Risk & Opportunity Management experience and change control experience
Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
Experience with Agile execution and leading Scrum teams
Experience managing EVMS Control Accounts as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
Experience with Python or other scripting language
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business