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Systems Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT) Boulder CO


Job Location:

Boulder, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 91800 - 137600
Posted: 10 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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 peoples 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 nations 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 theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 located in Boulder CO.

What youll get to do

As a Systems Engineer on this team you will contribute to the development integration and verification of RF-based ground systems supporting a variety of space missions. You will participate in system definition requirements development architecture decomposition and verification activities throughout the system lifecycle from early concept development through integration and test.

In this role you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate mission and customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions. You will help define system architecture and interfaces across hardware software and infrastructure components with particular focus on RF systems including antennas RF front-end equipment and ground communications infrastructure.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*

This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a Level 2 or Level 3.


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Masters

Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes

Ability to quickly learn new concepts and approaches

Experience in the design development and integration of ground system software networking and/or RF antenna programs.

Familiarity with RF communications systems ground systems or antenna-based architectures.

Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Masters; 1 year with a PhD

Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes

Ability to quickly learn new concepts and approaches

Experience in the design development and integration of ground system software networking and/or RF antenna programs.

Familiarity with RF communications systems ground systems or antenna-based architectures.

Active Secret clearance required at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with satellite communications ground segment systems or RF communications infrastructure.

Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) SysML and Cameo

Familiarity with space vehicle ground segment design

Proven ability to iterate quickly on design and development processes incorporating feedback and making improvements

Experience with Agile development

Effectively communicate and present to project and program management other technical managers and customers

Experience integrating MBSE models with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS/DNG) to support end-to-end traceability and verification planning.

Experience with technical writing and team building skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $91800.00 - $137600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $114000.00 - $171000.00
The 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 candidates experience education skills and current market conditions.

Required Experience:

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