Systems Engineer - Level 4 Lead for GPI Technology Flight Experiment

Northrop Grumman
Chandler, AZ

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer \u2013 Level 4 to serve as mission Lead for a complex missile system launch campaign focused on technology demonstration as part of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program objectives. This role will lead all critical mission planning and mission execution efforts and will directly communicate with the range. The role would also encompass being the lead systems engineer.\n\nThis position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.\n\nJob Summary and Responsibilities:\n\n * The candidate will serve as Lead Systems Engineer and Mission Manager for the GPI Programs flight experiments and flight tests requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.\n\n * The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor and mission specific requirements, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities.\n\n * Creates new system requirements and manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases working effectively with IPT leaders, team members, and government customers.\n\n * The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills.\n\n * Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process.\n\n * Implement and manage system requirements in the Requirements Management databases (DOORS).\n\n * Provide data for and assists in risk management (identifies potential risk) and trade study processes.\n\n * Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations.\n\n * Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models.\n\n * Interface with IPT engineering staff as required.\n\n * Prepares and presents materials at major milestone meetings.\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years related experience, Masters Degree with 6 years of related experience or PhD with 4 year of experience.\n\n * Experience developing requirements and designing missions without customer directed requirements\n\n * Experience with requirements decomposition and allocation\n\n * Experience is mission timelines and mission CONOPs\n\n * Experience with range safety data products\n\n * U.S. Citizenship is required\n\n * Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope\n\n * Strong oral and written communication skills\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Willingness to work fast paced development programs\n\n * Ability to travel is required\n\n * Experience leading within an IPT organization as a lead or a SME\n\n * System testing and launch operations experience is desired\n\n * Previous Cost Account Management experience is desired\n\n * Systems Engineering Experience working MDA flight tests is desired\n\n * Interceptor development experience is desired\n\n\n\n\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\n\n 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.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n

Posted 2026-05-24

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