Northrop Grumman
Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (TS/SCI & Poly required)
Schriever AFB, CO
Jan 10, 2025
$81,300 - $121,900 a year
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10181627
Category: Engineering
Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type: Polygraph
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
At 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. The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.   Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Systems Engineers to join our team supporting our Frost program.   This position would be based in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area at Schriever AFB.
This role performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:     

• Assist in the implementation of the required government policy to make recommendations on project tailoring, participate in and document project activities

• Perform both technical and non-technical assessments of requirements and work with functional area personnel to develop design to remediate those requirements

• This position is primarily focused on the Operations & Sustainment of several interconnected networks; however, knowledge of the System Engineering processes, Agile development, and DevOps is essential for mission success.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
This requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 2 or level 3.
Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with an adjudicated Polygraph at time of application

Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 2 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience

Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or a STEM PhD and 0 year of related experience

• Experience in systems engineering principles and processes

• Agile development experience

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office Products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Server System Administration and troubleshooting analysis in some or all the following platforms: Linux, Windows servers/clients, and Oracle/SQL Databases

• Effectively communicate and present to project and program management, other technical managers and customers

• Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders from a variety of organizations (internally and externally) in support of requirements development

• Solid technical foundation in Systems Engineering processes

• Experience with Systems Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments

• Working knowledge of system design and overall integration into an operational environment

• Detailed knowledge of Windows and Unix environments

• Security + or another DoD 8570 approved certification

Salary Range: $81,300 - $121,900
Salary Range 2: $100,300 - $150,500
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9dee813f-9ac4-4477-860c-ce9f1a0573db
Job Information
Job Category:
Engineering
Spotlight Employer
Related jobs
Levitates employees share a very important mission and goal: helping small businesses grow and thrive. We all contribute to this goal in unique ways, and thats why we prioritize helping our staff iden...
Jan 10, 2025
Raleigh, NC
Human Resources Generalist I
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program
Description:KVCAP is looking for a full time, positive, energetic person to join their Human Resources team. This person will be responsible for recruiting, scheduling and conducting interviews, and a...
Jan 10, 2025
Waterville, ME
Estimator
MassBur Investments
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy and customer satisfaction? We are looking for a talented Estimator to join our Operations team. This role is essential in ensuring ti...
Jan 10, 2025
Austin, TX
©2025 Latinx in Tech.
Powered by TalentAlly.
Apply for this job
Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (TS/SCI & Poly required)
Northrop Grumman
Schriever AFB, CO
Jan 10, 2025
$81,300 - $121,900 a year
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.
Continue to Apply

Northrop Grumman would like you to finish the application on their website.

Ace your interview with
AI-powered interview practice

Get comfortable talking to hiring managers, receive personalized feedback on areas for improvement, sharpen your ability to answer the most common questions, and build confidence in formulating strong responses on the spot. Click the button below to begin your three free virtual interviews!