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Northrop Grumman
2026 Associate Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer - Promontory UT
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What they do
A Mechanical Systems Engineer evaluates and optimizes the systems used in mechanical engineering.
$111,690 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
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Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
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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. Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Systems Engineers and Systems Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Engineering team. Roles and Responsibilities- Participate in the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, test, and verification.
- Support the planning and development of new programs, helping structure execution around appropriate lifecycle development methods.
- Development and documentation of system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system architecture.
- Assist in conducting trade studies and analyses to optimize system performance, risk, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including hardware and test engineers, to ensure successful system integration.
- Support the development and execution of system-level test plans and procedures.
- Analyze test data and identify root causes of system anomalies or failures.
- Contribute to technical reviews and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications for anAssociate Systems Engineer:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Basic Qualifications for a
Systems Engineer:
- Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Be majoring in or having majored in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
- Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Internships or co-op experience in aerospace, defense or propulsion.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo and/or requirements management tools such as DOORS.
- Educational background or project experience in AI and/or Automation applied to engineering or systems development.