Systems Engineer - Level 2​/GPI - Mission Engineer - R10216414

Position

Systems Engineer – Level 2 or 3, Northrop Grumman Space Systems. 100% on site in Chandler, AZ. Responsible for supporting the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program as part of the Mission Engineering team.

• Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis studies across multi‑domain mission threads, company kill‑chain initiatives, and concept architectures.
• Develop and integrate system simulation solutions, performance models, and algorithms to perform system‑of‑systems trades and assess architecture alternatives for delivering an effect, data, or capability within a broader campaign.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of mission engineering capabilities, including MS&A tools/infrastructure, processes, and strategies.
• Execute mission engineering analysis with oversight from senior personnel.
• Generate Engineering Analysis Reports to support higher level program documents (Timeline, PIDS, CIDS).
• Develop requirements content resulting from Mission Engineering Studies.
• Translate vehicle mission level analysis into component level specifications.
• Support Program Special Studies on an as‑required basis.
• Support development of content for Systems Engineering Technical Reviews as required.
• Perform system level interceptor requirements generation and vehicle performance assessments; participate in system level verification/data review activities.
• Drive tasks to completion autonomously and mentor/training junior staff.
• Support risk management (identify potential risk) and trade study processes.
• Apply agile principles and facilitate an agile development process.
• Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.

Level 2: $79,300.00 – $

Level 3: $98,400.00 – $

• Engineer Systems Level 2 – BS in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years related experience, or Master’s Degree with 0 years of related experience.
• Principal Engineer Systems Level 3 – BS in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience, Master’s Degree with 3 years of related experience or PhD with 1 year of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Active US DoD Secret clearance, or higher.
• Experience in weapons systems design, simulation, and performance prediction.
• Experience with integrated system and broad technical judgment.
• Well‑versed in system modeling and simulation processes.
• Familiarity with the MDA organization and its methods of technical execution and review.
• Experience with multiple launch platforms.
• Experience with hypersonic weapons and command and control technology.
• Experience with AEGIS weapon system.
• Willingness to work in fast‑paced development programs.
• Ability to travel is required.
• Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or SME.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business, and eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Travel required (10 % of the time). Relocation assistance may be available.

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