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Systems Engineer​/Principal Systems Engineer

Job in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire “systems engineering vee”.

This position is located on-site in Colorado Springs, CO. No relocation assistance is available for this position. No remote option.

Domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required, dependent on program needs. This position will specifically focus on the development of systems engineering artifacts supporting multiple programs across the portfolio in various stages of the system development life cycle.

Basic Qualifications (Systems Engineer)
  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 2 years of related experience OR Master of Science in a STEM field and 0 years of related experience

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

  • Experience working along the left side of the “Systems Engineering Vee”

  • Experience developing Systems Engineering models using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)

  • Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic Qualifications (Principal Systems Engineer)
  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 5 years of related experience OR Master of Science in a STEM field and 3 years of related experience

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

  • Experience working along the left side of the “Systems Engineering Vee”

  • Experience developing Systems Engineering models using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)

  • Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers

  • Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

  • Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering

  • Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)

  • Experience using agile development methodologies

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate

  • INCOSE ASEP (or above) certification

  • Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

  • Health Plan

  • Savings Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Education Assistance

  • Training and Development

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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