Systems Engineer Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 1/14/2026 10:26:03 AM

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Current Days Open
35
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$79,300.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$118,900.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
77.5
First Seen
12/11/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$79,300.00 (Yearly)
7/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$118,900.00 (Yearly)
7/21/2026

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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 Grummans Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer 2/3 to join our team in Chandler, AZ. The Systems Engineer 2/3 will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. This is a hands-on engineering position requiring strong analytical skills, a willingness to learn complex DoD requirements, and the ability to operate under senior engineer guidance. This position can be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 Salary Level 2 $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Salary Level 3 $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities Implements and manages system requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases under direction of more experienced engineers. Revises and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition document and expedites documents through signature approval process. Manages the requirements verification database provided to the customer, to ensure, as the system design/build matures, that it satisfies each system requirement. Modifies management tracking reports for a variety of systems engineering performance parameters, resource metrics and design margins. May also be required to support proposal-writing efforts for Systems Engineering. Provides data to risk management (identifies potential risks) and trade study processes. Implements changes to Functional/Logical/Physical Model of System Architecture under direction and support of more experienced engineers. Implements System Representations under direction and support of more experienced engineers. Technical Resource Budgets and Configuration Control Board participation. Supports system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations under direction of more experienced engineers. Implements and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models under direction and support of more experienced engineers. Implements system architectures(s) that capture the system logical/functional views and captures the system physical view - system elements (blocks) and critical interfaces (internal and external). Supports the testing and/or evaluation/validation of one or more components of a system or subsystem analytical model or actual system implementation. Runs existing system or subsystem analytical models and simulations to collect data while under direction and support of more experienced engineers. Attends and prepares materials to supports system engineers during System Requirement Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and System Verification Review. Supports trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, system design assessments, Operations Analysis work such as mission analysis and timelines and conops development. Analyzes cost history for bidders from projects where directly involved. Basic Qualifications Level 2 Bachelors Degree with 2 years of professional experience or Masters Degree with 0 years of professional experience U.S. citizenship Ability to obtain DoD Government Secret Security clearance Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in team environments. Basic Qualifications Level 3 Bachelors Degree with 5 years of professional experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of professional experience. U.S. citizenship Ability to obtain DoD Government Secret Security clearance Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in team environments. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of ordnance systems/ISDs Knowledge of launch vehicles Systems/MBSE knowledge to assist with RVAMs and WSAM checking, architecture creation Knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles Knowledge of Nuclear Surety Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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