Systems Engineer 1/2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 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. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO .

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.    Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.    This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.     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 - $103,900.00 Secondary