Systems Engineering - Defense

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Position Overview: The Systems Engineer - Level 1 or 2 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing systems engineering across the entire “systems engineering vee”. Essential Functions:   This position will specifically focus on the development of systems engineering artifacts supporting multiple programs across the portfolio in various stages of the systems engineering life cycle. This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Systems Engineer - Level 1 or a Systems Engineer - Level 2. Basic Qualifications for Associate Systems Engineer - Level 1: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 0 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer - Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 0 years of related work experience Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications A current active in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies Experience with formal verification and validation processes Experience using MBSE architectural frameworks, such as DODAF/MODAF (or UPDM) or UAF Experience using agile development methodologies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification Primary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $103,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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. 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. 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. SummaryLocation: United States-Colorado-Colorado SpringsType: Full time