Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Develop and deliver Systems Engineering products .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including requirements development, verification and validation planning, and technical planning. Proficient in managing interface definitions and coordinating across Integrated Product Teams while maintaining compliance with configuration management procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentVerification And ValidationPython ScriptingModel Based Systems Engineering

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementTechnical PlanningSystem Design DevelopmentCost/Risk ManagementTechnical Review Support

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

DOORSCameoAgile Execution

Certifications & Qualifications

Active USG Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Access

Industry Keywords

Systems Engineering ArtifactsInterface Control DocumentsIntegrated Product TeamsHW/SW Integration Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver Systems Engineering products
Perform requirements development, allocation, and verification/validation planning
Manage interface definition efforts
Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
Support communication and coordination with program, functional, and subsystem leads
Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts using proper configuration management procedures
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts
Solicit stakeholder and team-member input, synthesize data, and communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Coordinate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and with external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
Active USG Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program access via Program Access Request prior to commencement of employment or within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP/PAR access following commencement of employment
Experience with Python or another scripting language
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred: Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance
Preferred: Experience in Systems Engineering areas including technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost/risk management, requirements management, or technical review support
Preferred: Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture integration
Preferred: Familiarity with Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS and Cameo
Preferred: Experience with software development
Preferred: Experience with HW/SW integration testing
Preferred: Experience with Agile execution

Benefits

Comp & perks

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