Systems Engineer level 2/3 - GPI - Flight Experiments

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 2 or 3 to support the GPI program’s Test & Evaluation (T&E) Integrated Product Team (IPT) to serve as the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program's flight experiments (demos) and flight tests. The T&E IPT has whole landscape ownership of program test campaign through Initial Operational Capability (IOC). T&E IPT is accountable to ensure ground and flight test hardware is ready for test execution and post test data certification. Seeking candidate that has strong technical depth in systems test and evaluation with emphasis in using environmental requirements and systems specifications to forge test objectives and subsequent requirements of component, subsystem, and system. This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ. Role Description & Responsibilities: The candidate will serve as a Systems Engineer for the GPI Program requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills to generate and document system level interceptor and mission specific objectives that are traced to requirements for Demo flights and eventual validation flights, perform vehicle performance assessments and participate in system level verification/data review activities. Creates new system requirements based on flight test objectives and intended functionality. Manages requirement changes in the Requirements Management databases (DOORS) working effectively with IPT leaders, team members, and government customers. The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously and possess demonstrated mentoring/training skills. Creates and manages both original and revised specification/interface definition documents and coordinates document approval through peer review and signature process. Provide data for and assists in risk management (identifies potential risk, trade study processes, and represent these risks in formal reviews with internal and external stakeholders. Manages aspects of system design, analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolution or mission operations. Participates in the creation of and manages changes to system or subsystem analytical models. Add verbiage to highlight ensuring the goals of using ground testing leading up to flight as well as flight data are traced to objectives of flight. Data review and verification (manage post processing toolset and identify SME POC that will verify data meets objectives of ground test and flight. Prepares and presents materials at major milestone meetings. Add contributing and eventually running formal reviews with internal and external stakeholders. leading up to flight. Help ensure all EGSE/MGSE is designed per test regime CONOP minimum viable needs, meets critical path need to ground and flight tests, Participate in the integration and validation of said equipment, and ensure proper configuration control for equipment touching flight hardware. Basic Qualifications: This position may be offered at the Engineer Level 2 or Principal Level 3. Salary Level 2 $79,300 - $118,900 Salary Level 3 $89,400 - $147,600 Engineer Systems Level 2 Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years related experience, Masters Degree with 0 years of related experience Engineer Systems Level 3 Requires BS in Engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience, Masters Degree with 3 years of related experience Common Basic Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship is required Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to travel is required ( 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. Preferred Qualifications: A strong experienced-based and academic foundation in Systems Engineering fundamentals is desired. Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems LVBU Systems Engineering standards/guidelines and expectations is desired. Experience with external customer interfacing (meetings, presentation, negotiation) is desired. System testing and launch operations experience is desired. Experience using Teamcenter (or similar PLM systems) to manage and release engineering documents, including workflows, revision control, and approvals. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $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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