Systems Engineer
Staff Systems Architect Engineer – Solutions Architect PO (26-304)
Northrop Grumman · Colorado Springs, CO
- Salary
- $161,000 - $253,600
- First seen
- Jun 24, 2026
- Verified
- Jul 9, 2026
- Minimum clearance
- Secret
- Active clearance
- Required
- Relocation
- No
- Experience
- 10+ with MS
- Office
- Colorado Springs location, Colorado Springs
Basic requirements
• Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 12 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related discipline with 8 years of relevant work experience • Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start • Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs • Will have an extensive track record of designing, developing, and integrating complex command and control or battle management solutions • A solid grasp of systems architecture, using frameworks like DoDAF, MODAF , or TOGAF , allows you to turn mission requirements into comprehensive, technology-ready system solutions while adhering to TRL limitations • Consistently engage in both internal and external design reviews, creating models and architectural guidelines that support ongoing projects and future growth. Show capability in managing stakeholder priorities and establishing acceptance criteria for each architectural release • Strong written and oral communication abilities; adept at delivering clear and persuasive technical presentations