Space Staff Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman

• Rolling Meadows, Illinois

PERMANENT

Posted 06/2026 Job Description Job Summary

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top Secret

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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 theyre also making history. The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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! Our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) organization within Space Superiority Division provides complex subsystems and defense electronics. This position can be hired as a Staff Systems Engineer (level 5) based on their qualifications in one or more of the following 3 disciplines: (1) Systems Design (2) Modeling & Simulation, and (3) Integration & Test. This position is part of the Space Sectors' Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL. Systems Design Tasking can include:

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Creating and refining Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
• Generation and update of specifications in DOORS, including requirements traceability and dxl script development
• Capability assessments to predict requirement compliance
• Functional algorithm development
• Risk assessment and burn down of mitigation steps
• Generating and reporting system Technical Performance Measures
• Presenting analysis that shapes the system design and obtaining end-customer buy-in
• Interface development and documentation Modeling & Simulation Tasking can include:
• Software development of physics-based in-house models and algorithms
• Perform analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,…), systems engineering design documentation
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders
• Creating and refining Model Based Systems Engineering Products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.) Integration & Test Tasking can include:
• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management

Systems:

sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment

• Full life cycle experience developing, integrating, and deploying space systems
• Experience with real-time signal processing
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages
• Working knowledge of Robot Framework, or other test automation frameworks
• Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
• Experience creating and executing integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures
• Experience performing system verification and validation
• Agile development experience a plus
• Supporting Systems Integration Labs (SIL) testing
• Ability and willingness to travel

Basic Qualifications:

Staff Engineer Systems:

BS + 12 years of experience; MS + 10 years of experience; PhD + 7 years of experience

• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical degree.
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficient with MATLAB or Python object-oriented programing languages
• U.

S. citizen with ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross-functional teams).
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.