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Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance

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location_on6119, Andrus Road, Boulder County, Colorado, 80301, United States

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About Northrop Grumman

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.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer 3/4 located in Boulder, CO. As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will contribute to the development, integration, and verification of RF-based ground systems supporting a variety of space missions. You will participate in system definition, requirements development, architecture decomposition, and verification activities throughout the system lifecycle, from early concept development through integration and test.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions. You will help define system architecture and interfaces across hardware, software, and infrastructure components, with particular focus on RF systems including antennas, RF front-end equipment, and ground communications infrastructure.

Application & Process

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.

Equal Opportunity & Requirements

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 northropgrumman.com.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. This position requires a Secret clearance and involves travel of 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available for this role.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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Skills: Secret Clearance, C, Verilog/vhdl, Assembly, Fracas, Erb, CCB, RF Engineering, Digital Engineering.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline required; Master's degree in a STEM discipline (reduces experience requirement); PhD in a STEM discipline (reduces experience requirement).

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Day-to-day, the Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance at Northrop Grumman will contribute to development, integration, and verification of rf-based ground systems; participate in system definition, requirements development, and architecture decomposition; translate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions; and define system architecture and interfaces across hardware, software, and infrastructure components.
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Northrop Grumman is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years experience (Level 3) or 8 years (Level 4); U.S. citizenship; Secret clearance; Experience reading C, C++, Verilog/VHDL, and Assembly; FRACAS and FRB leadership experience; and MRB disposition and ERB/CCB experience.
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Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleContribute to development, integration, and verification of RF-based ground systems
  • check_circleParticipate in system definition, requirements development, and architecture decomposition
  • check_circleTranslate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions
  • check_circleDefine system architecture and interfaces across hardware, software, and infrastructure components
  • check_circleCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external customers
  • check_circleLead FRB activities and manage FRACAS processes for hardware failures
  • check_circleManage ERB and CCB processes for production programs
  • check_circleUnderstand and apply MRB dispositions and risk assessment for defective materials

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years experience (Level 3) or 8 years (Level 4)
  • verifiedU.S. citizenship
  • verifiedSecret clearance
  • verifiedExperience reading C, C++, Verilog/VHDL, and Assembly
  • verifiedFRACAS and FRB leadership experience
  • verifiedMRB disposition and ERB/CCB experience
  • verifiedProduction experience with Circuit Card Assemblies

Nice to Have

Experience in production, design, IRAD, and customer driven development programs. Electrical Engineering foundation in digital, RF, and power. Understanding of board layout best practices and grounding. Extensive government facing experience. Firm Fixed Price contract type experience. Experience running ERB and CCB for production programs. Experience reverse engineering solutions.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleSavings plancheck_circleCompany paid holidayscheck_circlePaid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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Northrop Grumman

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Experience

5-8 yrs (Senior)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline required

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

Secret ClearanceCVerilog/vhdlAssemblyFracasErb
$108k-205k
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Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance at Northrop Grumman is based in 6119, Andrus Road, Boulder County, Colorado, 80301, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Northrop Grumman has listed this Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance role as on-site.
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Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance at Northrop Grumman typically requires 5–8 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance at Northrop Grumman include Secret Clearance; C; Verilog/vhdl; Assembly; Fracas; Erb; CCB; and RF Engineering.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline required; Master's degree in a STEM discipline (reduces experience requirement); and PhD in a STEM discipline (reduces experience requirement).
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Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 with Security Clearance at Northrop Grumman is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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