Systems Engineer - Optical Level 3/4

United States-Arizona-Chandler$98.4k–$184kPosted Jul 14, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSystems Engineer - Optical Level 3/4United States-Arizona-ChandlerApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240417RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3/4 with focus in the Electro-Optical / Infrared Systems, located in Chandler, AZ.This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.Job Summary and Responsibilities:The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities. Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members.The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.Candidate will facilitate the development and execution of technical reviews for the program such as SRR, PDR, and CDRThis position may be offered at the Principal Level 3 or Sr. Principal Level 4.Salary - Level 3 $98,400 - $147,600Salary - Level 4 $122,800 - $184,200Basic Qualifications - Level 3Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience.Basic Qualifications- Level 4 Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience.Common Basic Qualifications:Systems Engineering Experience with EO/IR Tracking SystemsCan perform line of sight and other performance analyses of optical payload systemsUnderstanding of EO/IR Error Factors and allocation of EO/IR Error BudgetExperience with requirements decomposition and allocationU.S. Citizenship is requiredMust have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceStrong oral and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.Willingness to work fast paced development programsAbility to travel is required Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SMEExperience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review executionCurious...

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