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Systems Engineer - Level 5
Posted 1 week agoβ’ Aerospace Engineering
Compensation
$152,900β$229,300/year
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Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 β 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's Space Sector is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer Level 5 to support the Launch and Missile Defense Systems business unit for the Zombie Program as a Mission Manager, located in Chandler, AZ
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
Work on the Zombie family of targets requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary and multi-division environment
Strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level launch vehicle requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.
Regular interface with program management, engineering staff and external customers is expected.
Solicit, negotiate, track, and verify mission requirements are met through design, test, or analysis.
Travel to support launch campaigns and customer meetings with the opportunity to lead the Zombie team during field campaigns
Resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously.
Technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
Presents and prepares materials for presentation during System Requirement Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and System Verification Review.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors in Science with 12 years of experience or Masters Degree and 10 years experience; 8 years experience with PhD
U.S. Citizenship is required
Strong oral and written communication skill
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
Ability to travel is required
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.π―
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- 2625 W. Geronimo Place, Chandler, AZ 85224, US
- Posted
- Jan 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 7, 2026, 05:10 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 10, 2026, 06:11 AM
- Compensation
- $152,900 - $229,300 per year
About Northrop Grumman
Part of the growing space industry ecosystem pushing humanity toward interplanetary exploration.
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