Northrop Grumman
Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4)
- Location
- Plymouth, MN
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $108.8K – $163.2K / yr
- Clearance
- Secret
- U.S. citizenship
- Required
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team supporting our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role will support the Armament Systems Development and Architecture effort that focuses on designing and developing system architectures.
Position Description
The Systems Engineering function is at the forefront of program strategy, leading the creation, evolution, and maintenance of system architectures throughout the program lifecycle.
In this role, the Systems Engineer will support Armament Systems development and architecture efforts using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, including:
- System Architecture Design: Drive the design and development of system architecture
- Capability Definition: Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest
- Technology Constraints: Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability.
- External Interfaces: Develop a comprehensive definition of the system's external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems.
- Implementation Approach: Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness.
- Requirements Verification: Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure that all requirements are met and evaluate system performance in collaboration with customers.
This role is crucial for ensuring that armament systems are designed to meet technical specifications and function effectively in operational environments.
This position may be filled as a Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3)
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or STEM field of study
- 5 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 10 years of experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret.
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools
- Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Level 4)
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or STEM field of study
- 8 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret.
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools
- Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Lifecycle Modeling
- Experience with MOSA/WOSA
- Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
- Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Visualization
- Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional
- Certified in a Systems Engineering Modeling Language
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.