Posted:
1/27/2026, 12:57:49 AM
Location(s):
Chandler, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
IT & Security
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 to support the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, as part of the Systems Engineering core team.
This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
Responsible for “Cradle to Grave” oversight and ownership on Component Level Specification, Interfaces, and Corresponding Analysis
Develops product level requirements for a component specification based on CONOPS, constraints, and higher level specification flowdown
Provides Input to Systems Engineering Technical Reviews as Required by IPT Leads
Owns and Presents Systems Engineering Content at Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (T03 and Above)
Performs Requirements Gap Analysis, TBD/TBR Burndown Analysis
Coordinates with other disciplines as required to define requirements rationale
Example Areas of Ownership:
Propulsion (Solid Rocket Motors, Ordnance)
Avionics (Computer Devices, Radios, Interface Controllers)
Controls (Gas Based Controls, ACS, Control Surface Actuators)
Non-Tactical Equipment (Telemetry, AFSS, Encoders, Destruct Assembly)
Aerostructures (Casings, Airframes, etc)
Basic Qualifications:
Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years related experience or Masters Degree with 0 years of related experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.
Familiarity with the MDA organization and its methods of technical execution and review
Experience with multiple types of launch platforms
Experience with hypersonic weapons, and command and control technology
Experience with AEGIS weapon system
Willingness to work fast paced development programs
Ability to travel is required
Experience leading within and IPT organization as a lead or a SME
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software