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Systems Engineer - Level 2

Northrop GrummanGilbert, AZFull-time$79,300.00 - $118,900.00

This individual-contributor position supports a multidisciplinary team developing and operating spacecraft, payloads, buses, and satellites. Responsibilities include defining and verifying requirements, managing technical interfaces, preparing engineering documentation, evaluating system performance, and contributing to trade and mission analyses. The engineer will also support design reviews, configuration control, integration and test activities, and operational readiness efforts. The role suits an engineer with early-career systems experience, strong technical communication and problem-solving skills, and an interest in space systems or national security missions. Candidates should be comfortable working across engineering disciplines and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of engineering experience, or a STEM master’s degreeSystems engineering experience, preferably involving spacecraft, space programs, or satellite operationsKnowledge of requirements development, allocation, verification, and interface managementStrong written, verbal, and technical communication skillsAbility to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearanceExperience with space systems integration, testing, mission operations, or tools such as MATLAB, STK, DOORS, CORE, or CAMEO
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