Systems Engineer - Optical - Level 3/4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 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 — 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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3/4 to support the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program, with focus in the Electro-Optical / Infrared Systems, located in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ Job Summary and Responsibilities: The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities. Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders and team members. The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills. Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process. Support risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes. Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, minor failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations. Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models. Interface with IPT engineering staff as required. Candidate will facilitate the development and execution of technical reviews for the program such as SRR, PDR, and CDR This position may be offered at Level 3 or 4 Salary Systems Engineer - Level 3 $98,400 - $147,600 Salary Systems Engineer - Level 4 $122,800 - $184,200 Basic Qualifications Systems Engineer - Level 3 Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years related experience or Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience. Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Level 4 Requires Requires BS in Engineering, preferably in Optical Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years related experience or Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience. Common Basic Qualifications: Systems Engineering Experience with EO/IR Tracking Systems Can perform line of sight and other performance analyses of optical payload systems Understanding of EO/IR Error Factors and allocation of EO/IR Error Budget Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation U.S. Citizenship is required Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Strong oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher. Willingness to work fast paced development programs Ability to travel is required Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME Experience with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification, and design review execution 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. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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 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.

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