SDA Software Systems Engineer - Level 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. *This position is contingent upon program award. 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 are making history.   Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA in support of the Space Development Agency (SDA) programs.   Job responsibilities of the SDA Systems Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Supporting the definition, development, integration, and verification of system requirements for Space Development Agency (SDA) programs and related mission capabilities. Performing systems engineering activities across the program lifecycle, including requirements analysis, functional decomposition, interface definition, architecture development, and technical baseline management. Coordinating with software, hardware, integration and test, cybersecurity, mission operations, and external mission partners to ensure end-to-end system performance and interoperability. Developing and maintaining systems engineering artifacts such as requirements specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), concept of operations (ConOps), verification matrices, and technical presentations. Supporting trade studies, technical analyses, and risk assessments to evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions that meet mission, cost, and schedule objectives. Applying strong problem-solving skills to quickly understand and address complex technical concepts, system issues, and integration challenges. Preparing charts, presenting data, and providing recommendations to internal teams, program leadership, government customers, and external stakeholders, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills. Supporting system integration, test planning, anomaly resolution, and verification/validation activities to ensure delivered capabilities satisfy mission and customer requirements. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition is contingent upon award. Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer – Level 2 / Level 3: Systems Engineer Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering for aerospace, defense,