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Software Systems Engineer-Level 2 (AHT) with Security Clearance

Northrop GrummanLos Angeles, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 30 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Software Systems Engineer role at Northrop Grumman offers a chance to contribute to revolutionary defense systems, fostering significant career growth and skill development. You'll thrive here if you possess systems engineering knowledge with embedded software experience and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to analyze and allocate complex requirements. With a competitive salary and relocation assistance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
$91.8k - $137.6k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Posted
4 weeks ago
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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription 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's Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Software Systems Engineer Level 2, located in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities.

An active government issued clearance is required to start. This person will support the Stand in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program. As a member of the Software team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment as the go between for the Software Engineering functional group and the Systems Engineering functional group. Candidate should possess Systems Engineering discipline knowledge with strong embedded software familiarity. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing, allocating requirements and specifications with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities: Responsible for translating system/subsystem level software requirements into software level requirements for each CSCI. Work with System and Software engineers to develop software architecture models. Support Verification and Validation of software product to ensure all integrated CSCIs function as intended. Experience in systems engineering including requirements analysis, requirements allocation, system design, software design, software implementation, software testing, system integration, field integration testing, and requirements verification.

Experience in software/systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical) to develop use cases, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams. Familiarity in Writing Software Test Plans and Test Descriptions and running tests.

Basic Qualifications Software Systems Engineer (Level 2)

  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline with 2 years professional software/systems engineering experience or a Master of Science in an Engineering discipline with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities.
  • Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO.
  • Familiar with Embedded Software, and the ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
  • Familiar with system/subsystem/software/hardware integration, test, and verification
  • Experience in the defense industry and design in an aerospace environment
  • Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in multiple aerospace and defense technologies (e.g., sensors, navigation aids, guidance electronics, controls, propulsion, structures, platforms).
  • Have technical knowledge in one or more military mission areas (e.g., Air, Land, Sea, Space, Cyber)
  • Experience in assessing legacy system architecture and innovation for future potential technology development.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 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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