Wing Ops Systems Engineering Lead

Northrop Grumman

Wing Ops Systems Engineering Lead managing a team to develop hardware/software requirements and architecture at Northrop Grumman. Leading technical efforts for the Sentinel program across various locations in the U.S.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeColorado Springs • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $161,000 - $241,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of systems engineers in developing requirements and architecture for complex Hardware/Software subsystems
Work closely with counterparts in Hardware, Software, and Test engineering in order to design, integrate, test, and deliver integrated subsystem capabilities
Coordinate with a large team of stakeholders and driving consensus and clarity for designs that are still in flux
Manage tasking, priorities, and execution for a large team of systems engineers that are geographically distributed
Distill high level program and IPT objectives into a tactical, executable vision for the systems engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience; 10 years of experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years with PhD
Must be a U.S Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
3 years of experience managing requirements in DOORS for complex systems
3 years of experience working with MBSE tools including Cameo
3 years of experience creating logical and physical architecture diagrams
3 years of experience leading engineers in technical leadership positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

requirements managementarchitecture developmentsystems engineeringlogical architecture diagramsphysical architecture diagramsmodel-based systems engineering (MBSE)CameoDOORStechnical leadership

Soft Skills

team leadershipstakeholder coordinationconsensus buildingtask managementexecution management

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in STEMDoD Secret clearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP/PAR)