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# Ground Systems Engineer Level 2 or 3 (AHT)

United States-Virginia-Dulles +1 more Full-time $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Operations 

Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to support a program out of our Dulles, VA or Fairfax, VA offices.

### What You'll Get to Do

Performs system integration, and 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.

### Additional duties/responsibilities

Ability to decompose and allocate requirements to different levels of the system architecture (HW, FW, and SW) and functional engineering group.
- Ability to develop and release Systems Engineering Artifacts, including but not limited to Specifications, Technical Document Architectures, Concept of Operations, Algorithm and Architecture Design Document, Interconnect Diagrams, Interface Control Documents, Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, System Analysis Plans, System Inspection Plans, Configured Items Lists, Deployment
- Plans and Procedures
- Collaborate with multiple functional engineering groups to synthesize requirements, capability statements, and new technology integration as well as high-level design into low level and implementable design
- Participate and Support in Engineering Development, Production, and Deployment Milestones, both internally and externally
- Review and provide feedback of engineering drawings and documentation
- Document and voice process improvements and new technologies to be considered for implementation This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

This position may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled as either a Level 2 or Level 3.

### Basic Qualifications

Level 2: Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain a Counter-Intelligence (CI) polygraph (Poly) BS degree in STEM with 2 years systems engineering experience or Masters degree in STEM with 0 years experience Previous work as a systems engineer, system integrator, software engineer Experience with requirements engineering or MBSE Excellent written and oral communications skills

Level 3: Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain a Counter-Intelligence (CI) polygraph (Poly) BS degree in STEM with 5 years systems engineering experience or Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience

Previous work as a systems engineer, system integrator, software engineer Experience with requirements engineering or MBSE Excellent written and oral communications skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Jira/confluence to collaborate regarding tasking and work instructions inside a team Experience using DOORs and/or Cameo for requirements management Experience creating interface description documents #NoVASpace #SpaceSysEngJobs #Space

EngJobs #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 2, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 16 days
- Location: United States-Virginia-Dulles +1 more
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Virginia-Dulles/Ground-Systems-Engineer-Leve-2-or-3--AHT-_R10251325-1)

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