Sys Eng
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Overview
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.
Position Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for two (2)
Sr Principal Engineer Systems (26-034 & 26-035) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.
Note
:
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2
BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.
C2
BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and throughout all flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2
BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.
- Will conduct requirements elicitation by utilizing behavioral artifacts like use cases to understand and communicate the necessary system behaviors and performance
- Assist in developing and reviewing interface documents
, system requirements
, Verification Cross-Reference Matrices (
VCRM
),
architectural documentation
, and engineering estimates
. Additionally, author and lead both formal and informal engineering reviews. - Must be adaptable and capable of managing various tasks on short notice
- Work will be carried out under the guidance of the C2
BMC Systems Engineering Manager, the Product Owner, and the Core Systems Engineering team leader, supporting various project engineers - Will also collaborate with team members, C2
BMC management, and government customers to guarantee the delivery of high-quality products on time and within resource limits - Adhering to DOORS processes and procedures, reviewing the content and details of technical products, and serving as a technical interface with MDA working-level counterparts as required
- Will actively participate in Agile development activities, such as planning iterations, reporting progress, and assisting with Agile team leadership
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
- A Bachelor s Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master s degree (
preferred
) in a STEM
-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant work experience - Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
- Must have a solid understanding of systems engineering processes and principles, along with proven experience in applying them to develop product solutions
- Candidates should have experience in requirements elicitation, particularly in using behavior diagrams as an analysis tool to understand and break down requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly articulate technical methods and findings. Also capable of writing and executing engineering plans within a project
- Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
- Certification
: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification - Certification
:
Object Management Group Certified Systems…
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