Systems Engineer - Level 5
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems,
Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business
Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Systems
Engineer – Level 5 to join our team of qualified, diverse
individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL. Position
Overview: The selected Staff Systems Engineer Level – 5 will work
as a member of an Agile Scrum team performing Algorithm development
and Analysis for the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC)
product, you will be part of the team that develops new algorithms,
improves old algorithms, and assesses the effectiveness and
performance of them in the context of the GFC software (currently
~1.5 million lines of code) that controls the missile defense
system that protects the United States from intercontinental
ballistic missile attack. Essential Functions: Work in a
collaborative team environment to understand, implement, and assess
new capabilities and algorithms. Perform algorithm development and
analysis which are mathematics and physics based complex solutions
that are critical to the performance of Ballistic Missile Defense
System (BMDS) mission. The selected candidate should thrive in a
fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly
diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all
experience levels. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
from an accredited university and 12 years of related work
experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 10 years of related
work experience, or 8 years of related work experience with a PhD
in STEM. Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following
areas: data analysis, performance analysis, and
physics/Mathematics-based algorithm development Ability to
communicate technical information clearly to both technical and
non-technical personnel High proficiency in technical problem
solving Knowledge of MATLAB, Python or similar engineering tools
used in prototyping complex algorithms Excellent interpersonal and
team collaboration skills Proven track record of successfully
integrating problem solutions into a larger system Extensive
background in at least one of the following: Ballistic Missile
Defense, midcourse missile defense, battle management, threat
processing, weapon target assignment, target object map population
Capable of performing assigned tasks with very little or no
direction Well-developed skills in critical thinking and paying
attention to detail Proven experience in developing, prototyping
and evaluating complex algorithms Must be able to support an
in-person / closed-area work environment Ability and willingness to
travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs. Applicants
must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security
clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the MDA GMD program.
Advanced degree in Mathematics or Physics General understanding of
any or all of the following algorithm domains: track processing,
track reporting, discrimination, sensor resource management,
resource utilization optimization, battlespace analysis Unix/Linux
Operating System Experience Experience with optimization algorithms
Experience with planning / scheduling algorithms Experience with
sensor modeling, communication modeling, and / or missile modelling
Battle Management or Fire Control experience Experienced with
Linux, scripting, and operations 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.
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