Systems Engineer - Level 2/3 - East Hartford at Northrop Grumman (United States-Connecticut-East Hartford) — aijobsearch
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Systems Engineer - Level 2/3 - East Hartford
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
United States-Connecticut-East Hartford
Work setup
Onsite
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Not specified
Experience
0+ years
Category
Software engineering
Posted
Skills
catia
mbse
rdbms
Nice to have
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
Experience supporting advanced development, campaign planning, or early-phase concept definition activities for Space applications
Experience influencing technical direction across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to solve hard problems with urgency, creativity, and discipline
Experience with MBSE software tools (e.g. CATIA Magic/Cameo Modeler)
Familiarity with digital engineering toolchains, model-based methods, and model-centric architecture development
Active Top Secret security clearance
Full description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in East Hartford, CT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
While the preferred home location for this role is East Hartford, CT, highly qualified candidates currently based near Hanover, MD may be considered to sit at our Hanover, MD site.
Thermal, Optics, & Power Systems (TOPS) Operating Unit is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems, heat-pipe thermal systems and electronic power systems.
Reporting to the Structural Engineering Manager, the Systems Engineer will support the Optics product area under TOPS: Thermal heat pipes, opto-mechanical systems, and electrical power systems. We are seeking a Systems Engineer with deep Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise, strong systems thinking, and the judgment, drive, and work ethic to help teams move faster and smarter. You will play a key role in enabling our engineers to make better decisions, reduce iteration cycles, and deliver high-confidence solutions.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Lead MBSE architecture development for advanced concept and campaign efforts
Translate high-level mission needs into coherent architectures, requirements, behaviors, interfaces, and traceable model artifacts
Requirements Development & Management:
Organize and define system level requirements, derive and allocate requirements to subsystems (performing or coordinating analyses as required), manage the requirements baseline in a relational database (such as DOORS), write clear requirement specifications, create Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrices (RTVMs), and collect the objective quality evidence (OQE) that verifies requirements are met.
Modeling, Simulation & Analysis:
Develop system modeling, simulation, analysis and trade study activities, system capability analysis, system performance/effectiveness analysis to ensure performance capabilities are consistent with mission requirements.
Interface Development & Management:
Identify external and internal interfaces, define parameters that characterize those interfaces (performing or coordinating analyses as required), develop interface control documents & deliverables, and participate in system architecture & design development to resolve interface issues and ensure interface compliance
Collaborate across systems, software, hardware, integration, and mission teams to align technical solutions and execution
Communicate complex technical ideas in clear, concise terms tailored to both engineering teams and senior leadership
Conduct peer reviews of engineering work products to ensure quality, consistency, and technical integrity
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Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
Hands-on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience on complex aerospace, defense, or advanced technology programs
Demonstrated strength in system architecture, requirements analysis, interface definition, and technical decomposition of complex systems
Analytical problem solver with strong technical abilities; results and deadline driven; excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Proficient in MS Office software
Ability to work independently with minimal direction while contributing effectively in a team environment
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
Hands-on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience on complex aerospace, defense, or advanced technology programs
Demonstrated strength in system architecture, requirements analysis, interface definition, and technical decomposition of complex systems
Analytical problem solver with strong technical abilities; results and deadline driven; excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Proficient in MS Office software
Ability to work independently with minimal direction while contributing effectively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
Experience supporting advanced development, campaign planning, or early-phase concept definition activities for Space applications
Experience influencing technical direction across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to solve hard problems with urgency, creativity, and discipline
Experience with MBSE software tools (e.g. CATIA Magic/Cameo Modeler)
Familiarity with digital engineering toolchains, model-based methods, and model-centric architecture development
Active Top Secret security clearance
Working Environment & Physical Demands:
Travel as required (10%)
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of times and light physical effort as required
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $171,000.00The 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.