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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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a MBSE Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Redondo Beach, CA.\nIn this role, you will apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and DOORS to support development of a system architecture, conduct functional and trade-study analyses, and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications across the full product lifecycle-from concept through disposal. The successful candidate will collaborate with design, logistics, specialty engineering, and program IPT teams to ensure that communications solutions meet schedule, cost, and performance goals while maintaining alignment with overall system needs. The Systems Engineer will act as a cross-IPT technical integrator working closely with peers and managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers, and IPT leads,.\nEssential Functions:\nEnsure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints\nPerform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into specifications using DOORS\nDevelop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical)\nEnsure system requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the program.\nCollaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts\nWork with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design\nHelp develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model\nDevelop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)\nParticipate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and other program reviews and boards, as required\nCommunicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards. \nApply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. \nProvide cross-IPT support for Capture efforts, contract documents (e.g. SSOW/SDRL/CDRL), and trade studies as required \nThis position may be filled at either the System Engineer (Level 2) or Principal System Engineer (Level 3) role based on the qualifications below.\nBasic Qualifications:\nFor a System Engineer (Level 2):\nMust have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience\nFor a System Engineer (Level 3):\nMust have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience\nFor BOTH levels:\nMust have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). \nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. \nMust have experience in the systems engineering process\nMust have experience in system requirements development, management, and analysis \nPreferred Qualifications:\nEngineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Engineering\nExperience in the systems engineering process across the entire product lifecycle\nAn active US Government Top Secret clearance\nExperience working on military / spacecraft systems\nExperience with complex system development on large programs\nExperience with MBSE, software design, or demonstrated ability to work with software-aided design tools\nExperience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages\nINCOSE Participation or CSEP certification\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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. 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