Staff Systems Engineer

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US-Maryland-Linthicum Until 9/20/2026 12+ years exp First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

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, but they’re also making history.

Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer supporting our Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of our Linthicum, MD location.

What You'll Get to Do:

Performs system engineering, integration, verification and validation, for total systems. Work is performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, test, installation, operation, and maintenance. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical and schedule constraints. Maintain existing operations procedures up-to-date to also include lessons learned from real-time performance. Develop new procedures as required. Interface with program and customer personnel as required.

Basic Qualifications for a Staff Systems Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of application
  • Proven experience with ground systems engineering, systems integrator or software engineer
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Experience with ICD development/maintenance, requirements development/change,
  • Creating and maintaining verification descriptions/Acceptance criteria
  • Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated polygraph
  • Experience using Jira/confluence to collaborate regarding tasking and work instructions inside a team
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience using DOORs and/or Cameo for requirements management
  • Experience across a system lifecycle
  • Experience with ground communications systems
  • Experience supporting software requirements derivation.

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.
About this role

Summary

Perform system engineering, integration, verification, and validation for complex systems.

Job title

Staff Systems Engineer

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

on-site in Maryland, USA, with travel and relocation support

Salary

$169k–$254k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

STEM degreeTS/SCI clearancesystems integrationrequirements developmentverification

Preferred skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraphJiraModel Based Systems EngineeringDOORsCameosystem lifecycleground communicationssoftware requirements

Specializations

systems engineeringverificationground systemsrequirements management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Maryland Heights, MO, USA

On-site City