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Chief Engineer Level 5 - Linthicum
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
The Space Hardware IPT Lead will focus on program execution responsibilities. Programmatic focus will be on the activities to develop key technologies, integrate and shape solutions for…
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Chief Engineer Level 6 - Linthicum
Northrop Grumman
Linthicum Heights
Northrop Grumman Space System is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead within Eastern Regional Electronics and Payload Organization. This position will support our Intelligence…
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Aerospace Systems Engineer II - Blue Ring Space Vehicle Requirements & Verification Architect
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Denver, CO · Huntsville, AL · Reston, VA
Collaborate with the Blue Ring Mission Lead Systems Engineers, Spacecraft Systems Engineering, Flight Software, Payload & Mission Integration, and Ground Systems Engineering Teams to define…
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Senior Electrical System Engineer – Payloads - $20K Sign On Bonus
BAE Systems
Westminster, CO
Lead resolution of electrical hardware anomalies at the system level and determine root cause and corrective action at the engineering development level and with flight hardware.
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Chief Engineer Level 5 - Linthicum
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
The Space Hardware IPT Lead will focus on program execution responsibilities. Programmatic focus will be on the activities to develop key technologies, integrate and shape solutions for…
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Chief Engineer Level 6 - Linthicum
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Space System is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead within Eastern Regional Electronics and Payload Organization. This position will support our Intelligence…
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Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Space Kinetic
El Segundo, CA
…electronics and electrical power systems for Space Kinetic's payload and spacecraft. You will lead the development of high-performance power conversion, distribution, and control…
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Senior Motor and Power Controls Engineer
Space Kinetic
El Segundo, CA
…electronics and electrical power systems for Space Kinetic's payload and spacecraft. You will lead the development of high-performance power conversion, distribution, and control…
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Autonomous Systems Project Engineer- Launched Effects
Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3)
Huntsville, AL
i3 is searching for an Autonomous Systems Project Engineer to serves as the technical innovator and engineering lead driving the development, integration, and flight-testing of…
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Spacecraft Avionics Lead (will consider all senior levels) (Electronics Engineer
Redwire Space, Inc.
Littleton, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
Conduct technical trade studies and define avionics architecture, including flight computers, GNC hardware, data buses, time distribution, payload processing, redundancy schemes, and…
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Staff Operations Engineer
Stratolaunch
Mojave, CA
Facilitate payload hardware and software integration and integrated test on high-speed test vehicles
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Flight Software Engineer (Experienced/Senior)
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA · Mountain View, CA
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Flight Software Engineer (Experienced/Senior) to support our Flight Software Team located in El Segundo, CA or Mountain View, CA. This position…
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Senior System Test Engineer - Mechanisms and Test Scripts - $10K Sign on Bonus
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO
…spaceflight hardware. This position focuses on testing the flight mechanisms for both Payload and Space Vehicle programs. Responsibilities include writing test procedures, executing tests,…
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Senior System Test Engineer – Mechanisms and Test Scripts
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO
…spaceflight hardware. This position focuses on testing the flight mechanisms for both Payload and Space Vehicle programs. Responsibilities include writing test procedures, executing tests,…
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Flight Test Engineer - Space Systems
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
Lead a team to plan and execute full system-level T&E of hardware and software, focusing on resource planning, ground and flight testing, issue investigation, and process improvement.
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Engineer Embedded Software 3
Actalent
Redondo Beach, CA
- $80 to $95 USD / hour
Job Title: Payload Flight Software Lead (Engineer Embedded Software 3)Job DescriptionThis role serves as a Payload Flight Software Lead within a Western Region Software Engineering…
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Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer – Data Analyst
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA · Palmdale, CA
…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,…
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Systems Engineer Staff - E4
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
…formulation, design maturation, production/manufacturing, system level integration & test, and deployment into flight operations. The ESI has a strong understanding of Electrical SV…
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Electronic Engineer - SW Infrastructure
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
…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,…
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies and develop software for cutting edge Undersea Payloads. The…
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Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
SP - Space Components
United States
…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,…
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Mission Systems Engineer (Principal/Sr Principal) - Signatures Limitations and Constraints Management Lead (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Linthicum Heights, MD
…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,…
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Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman
Oxnard
…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,…
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Electronic Engineer - SW Infrastructure
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
…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,…
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Annapolis
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies and develop software for cutting edge Undersea Payloads. The…

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Systems Engineer - Level 2/3

United States

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Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of engineering experience or Masters degree in a STEM discipline
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Gilbert, Arizona or Dulles, VA.

This Systems Engineer Level 2 or 3 position is for an individual contributor within a multi-disciplinary engineering team. The specific responsibilities of this position will be to manage the technical and functional interfaces of one or more hosted payload(s) to a spacecraft bus. Work products include the development of payload port-specific interface control documents (ICDs), managing giver-receiver materials, review and approval of bus accommodation documents, development of functional and performance test scripts, and identification of mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements. Analysis roles include supporting science, experiment, and mission planning for the payload and evaluating mission performance and orbital operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform technical planning and analyses at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operations, maintenance, and disposal
Develop system and subsystem architectures(s), system physical views including system elements (blocks) and critical interfaces (internal and external)
Generate both original and revised specification/interface definition documents
Produce requirements and manage changes using established Northrop Grumman guidelines and database tools
Leads and prepares trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, CONOPS development, and mission analysis/planning
Support proposal writing, project planning and cost estimation efforts
Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
Help support critical test campaigns designed to exercise spacecraft & payload functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments
Provide on-floor support of integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads. This includes working with the I&T team to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient testing of the spacecraft, reviewing test data logs, and supporting Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) troubleshooting and regression testing, Failure Review Boards (FRBs), and test script changes.
Incorporate lessons learned to continue to strengthen the product line
Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of engineering experience or Masters degree in a STEM discipline
Self-starter with strong technical problem-solving skills, an aptitude for understanding system and subsystem interactions and initiative to drive product development to closure
Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution
Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations
Must have active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of engineering experience or Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of engineering experience or PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of engineering experience.
Self-starter with strong technical problem-solving skills, an aptitude for understanding system and subsystem interactions and initiative to drive product development to closure
Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution
Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations
Must have active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for both Level 2 and 3:

Experience working on spacecraft or aircraft systems or payloads
Experience in system architecture, CONOPs development, or model-based system engineering
Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO
Experience in any of the following areas is also desired: orbital mechanics, orbital debris modeling, spacecraft attitude control, power systems and modeling, avionics or digital electronics design, risk analysis, optics, communications, rocket propulsion, thermal engineering, or spacecraft integration and testing
Experience with Mission Operations for spacecraft
Knowledge of Launch Vehicles, System Safety, System Reliability, Contamination Control, EMI, Space Environments (Radiation, Surface Charging, etc.), and Human Factors

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

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

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage -401k -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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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