Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3
Northrop Grumman · Aurora, CO
- Salary
- $91,800 - $171,000
- First seen
- May 20, 2026
- Verified
- Jul 9, 2026
- Minimum clearance
- TS/SCI
- Active clearance
- Not listed
- Relocation
- No
- Experience
- 2+ with BS; 0+ with MS
- Office
- Aurora location, Aurora
Basic requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 0 years of experience • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance • Ability to elicit, analyze, and document system‑level requirements (functional & non‑functional). • Experience with or knowledge of creating and managing traceability matrices linking requirements to design, code, and verification. • Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and experience defining hardware‑software and software‑software interfaces. • Working knowledge of modeling languages/tools for use‑case, activity, and sequence diagrams. • Experience working in or familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog grooming and sprint planning. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with cross‑functional teams. • Proficient in version‑control systems and collaborative development tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.). • Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; PhD and 0 years of relevant experience • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance • Ability to elicit, analyze, and document system‑level requirements (functional & non‑functional). • Experience with or knowledge of creating and managing traceability matrices linking requirements to design, code, and verification. • Familiarity with interface control documents (ICDs) and experience defining hardware‑software and software‑software interfaces. • Working knowledge of modeling languages/tools for use‑case, activity, and sequence diagrams. • Experience working in or familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments, including backlog grooming and sprint planning. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work successfully with cross‑functional teams. • Proficient in