Systems Engineer Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman developing innovative launcher hardware for Navy platforms. Perform systems integration, verification, and validation supporting military technology.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,400 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

requirements developmentsystem integrationverification and validationfunctional analysisrequirements allocationinterface definitionModel Based System Engineeringsystem behavioral modelsUse Case realizationsState Machines

Soft Skills

leadershipcoordinationcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Tools & Technologies

IBM Rational DOORSVerification Cross Reference MatricesInterface Control Documentssystem drawingssub-system specifications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMDOD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

cost and risk analysissupportability analysiseffectiveness analysiscustomer requirementsinternal and external customer reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform requirements development, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems
Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Generation and updating of System and sub-system level specifications in DOORS, including creation of Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM) and verification traceability.
Update and maintain system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, Arrangement Drawings, etc.
Participate/Lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout for internal and external customer reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, etc.)
Support the creation and refinement of Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years relevant work experience.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
First-hand experience with requirements and interface management
Familiarity with system drawings and documents such as Interface Control Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc.
Experience with system engineering tools such as IBM Rational DOORS
Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business