Systems Engineer, Level 2

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer supporting the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development program at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with engineers to enhance missile defense simulations with technical documentation and training.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeSchriever AFB • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,400 - $125,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Military Modeling and Simulation (M&S) frameworks, data analysis, and scripting with Python, MATLAB, or C++. Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools, with strong capabilities in technical documentation and stakeholder communication.

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Military Modeling And Simulation (M&S)Data AnalysisPython ProgrammingModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)U.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisScriptingAutomationPythonMATLABC++Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Technical DocumentationSystem RequirementsSimulation Tools

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CAMEOMagicDraw

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Missile DefenseSpace-Based Sensor PhenomenologyThreat Model TrajectoriesSystems EngineeringTechnical Briefings

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 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM with 0–2 years 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++
Basic understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
Basic experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (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 which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI

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