Systems Engineer - 4/5

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSystems Engineer - 4/5United States-Alabama-HuntsvilleApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10241225RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Description: Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit has an exciting career opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama for a Systems Engineer – Level 4 or 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, supporting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) program. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.Position Overview: The selected Systems Engineer – Level  4 or 5 will support the GWS Execution Team in a flexible, multi‑build capacity. Working closely with Build Leads and Product Teams, the engineer will drive roadmap execution and provide technical build‑execution support. Key duties include creating Technical Review Packages, facilitating / leading in design reviews, annual Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) and program Design Capstone events, performing analysis and impact assessments for specification updates and releases, contributing to the Engineering Review Board, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. This role blends hands‑on engineering with cross‑functional collaboration to ensure seamless program delivery and high‑quality products.Basic Qualifications: For a Level 4: STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience with a PhD. For a Level 5: STEM B.S. Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience with a PhD. Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start. Experience with requirements decomposition, requirements management and verification/verification methods.Experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering to develop and model requirements.Experience managing requirements or systems engineering artifacts using tools such as DOORS or Cameo. Milestone Technical Review and action item resolution exposure.Familiarity with Agile software development using tools such as Jira, Confluence and/or Fisheye/CrucibleExceptional communication and critical thinking skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical content to audiences of varying backgrounds. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs. Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full-time.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus.Experience incorporating stakeholder feedback from multiple organizations (e.g. teams, IPTs,...