Systems Engineer, Level 3

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer supporting Threat and Advanced Simulations Development at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with senior engineers for software development in defense modeling and simulation.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,600 - $155,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and military modeling and simulation frameworks, with strong capabilities in data analysis and technical documentation development. Proficient in using Python, MATLAB, or C++ for automation and scripting tasks, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders and providing technical briefings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Military Modeling and Simulation (M&S)Data AnalysisPython ProgrammingCAMEO or MagicDraw

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Hard Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Military Modeling and Simulation (M&S)Data AnalysisPython ProgrammingMATLAB ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingTechnical Documentation DevelopmentSystem Requirements DevelopmentSimulation Tools OrientationTechnical Briefing

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CAMEOMagicDraw

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Issued Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Missile Defense ConceptsSpace-Based Sensor PhenomenologyThreat Model Trajectories

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support capability elicitation and derivation of requirements to realize requested development.
Collaborate in defining and developing processes and procedures.
Research and gain experience with missile defense concepts, space-based sensor phenomenology, and threat model trajectories.
Work in close coordination with senior engineers to develop systems engineering artifacts supporting development and testing.
Participate in the development and update of technical documentation, system requirements, and user guides for simulation tools.
Provide briefings to customer(s) and stakeholder(s) related to technical solutions, process development and updates, and system engineering artifacts.
Support training and orientation of simulation tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of related work experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related work experience
Practical experience executing or analyzing results from military modeling and simulation (M&S) frameworks
Demonstrated experience in data analysis, scripting, or automation using Python, MATLAB, or C++
Expert understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
Experience with MBSE tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw
Must be self-motivated and capable of executing technical tasks with minimal supervision
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret Clearance at the time of application

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