Systems Engineer 2 – Principal Systems Engineer 3

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman developing and maintaining aerospace systems. Leading Agile execution and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams in Oklahoma City or San Diego.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOklahoma City • California, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,100 - $139,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering with a strong focus on requirements management, Agile methodologies, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing tools like JIRA and experienced in managing project execution within aerospace systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Scrum Master CertificationAgile ExecutionRequirements ManagementSystems EngineeringJIRA Software

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Hard Skills

Requirements DecompositionTest PlanningRequirements VerificationIntegrationModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Continuous Integration/Continuous DeploymentPython ScriptingDOORS DXLHW/SW Integration TestingProject Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationFacilitationStakeholder EngagementSynthesis of Data

Tools & Technologies

JIRAAtlassian ToolsCameoDOORSAgile Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Scrum Master Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace Systems EngineeringDoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) ClearanceSystems Engineering ArtifactsCross-IPT Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for Scrum Master duties, such as facilitating stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and improving Agile practices within the development lifecycle.
Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning and manage interface definition efforts.
Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
Support interface/communication with program, functional and subsystem leads.
Maintain Systems Engineering artifacts following proper configuration management procedures.
Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure proper verification and validation of Systems Engineering artifacts.
Solicit input from various stakeholders and team members to synthesize data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support cross-IPT development of system level requirements and use cases.
Work with Release Train Engineers to develop and execute scrum team plans and metrics.
Manage project execution rhythm, coordination, and reporting activities.
Utilize JIRA software tool (and/or similar) for issue tracking and resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Systems Engineer 2 - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
Systems Engineer 3 - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 Years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline AND 1 Year of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience in at least one aspect of aerospace Systems Engineering, including requirements decomposition, test planning, requirements verification, integration, and requirements management
Experience with Scrum Team execution and/or Agile execution
Preferred Qualifications: Scrum Master Certification, Experience with Atlassian Tools, Experience with Python or other scripting language, Experience with requirement decomposition and traceability from System to Unit/Supplier Specifications, Experience with software development, Experience with HW/SW integration testing, Experience with managing suppliers with technical requirements and verification expectations, Experience with DOORS DXL and DOORS administration, Experience with Cameo, Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment software development for Aircraft Sustainment efforts, Experience with Project Management, Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation, Active SAP clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities