Systems Engineer - Level 3 (26-168)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems (26-168) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview: The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations methodically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that provide an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. This position will perform some or all of the following duties, focusing on early-phase (concept, requirements, and design) activities of the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle. Essential Functions: Lead the development of new system concepts by translating stakeholder needs, gathered through documentation and solicitation, into clear and reviewable technical approaches Support both formal and informal engineering technical reviews Create, review, and critique interface documents, system requirements, verification documentation, architectural documentation, and engineering estimates Interface with key stakeholders, including the MDA customer and working-level counterparts, as needed Contribute to Agile development planning and execution, including iteration planning and status updates Maintains frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization by providing solutions to complex technical issues related to specific projects Basic Qualifications: 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 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree ( preferred ) in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related discipline with 1 year of relevant work experience Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs Must have Systems Engineering and Architecture experience with Testing experience Conduct requirements elicitation and decomposition using behavioral artifacts like use cases, activity diagrams, and sequence diagrams to demonstrate understanding of the necessary behaviors and system performance Lead the development of physical and logical system models that capture the system under development using Model-Based Systems Engineering ( MBSE ) approaches and tools Lead system interface development, as documented in Interface Control Documents ( ICDs ) and Interface Design Descriptions ( IDDs ), by translating system and interface requirements into message-level details to facilitate interface development coordination Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred Certification : INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification Certification : Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF) This position will ideally fulfill some or all of the following preferred qualifications: Systems Engineer with experience working in a collaborative team environment alongside other systems engineers, developing solutions that span all phases of the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle Proven experience satisfying all responsibilities of this role Experience regularly engaging with customers, particularly in identifying their needs and requirements Experience with one or more components of the Missile Defense System Experience with one or more components related to Space Defense, Space Domain Awareness, or other Space Missions Experience with complex Command and Control systems, especially those with extensive networking capabilities Experience handling many responsibilities of this role, especially in concept development and requirement breakdown Experience with using MBSE approaches and tools (e.g., Cameo ) Experience in tasks where failure to achieve good results usually leads to project delays and wasted resources Ability to clearly and concisely communicate (both written and verbal), present technical content, and accept critical feedback Ability to handle short notice and urgent tasks efficiently What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx NGSpace COSpace NGFeaturedJobs C2BMC Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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