Staff Software Systems Engineer-Level 5
Northrop Grumman · Northridge
- Pay
- $177,000.00 - $265,600.00/yr
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Tech & Engineering
- Neighborhood
- Northridge
- Posted
- September 3, 2026 (2 days ago)
- Last verified
- Today
Job Details
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Clearance Required For Start: Yes
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Description
Northrop Grumman’s Defense System's , Advanced Weapons Division is looking for a Staff Software Systems Engineer-Level 5 , located in Northridge, CA . This role will be 100% on-site with no hybrid opportunities. A current government issued secret clearance is required to start.
This person will support the AARGM SW6 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 Staff Software Systems Engineer (Level 5)
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of twelve (12) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities; will consider Master of Science in an Engineering discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of systems engineering experience with any exposure to requirements development and verification activities.
- Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO.
- Experience in Embedded Software, and ability to read code and verify the implementation per Software Requirements Specifications
- Experience 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: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when …
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Staff Software Systems Engineer-Level 5
$177,000.00 - $265,600.00/yr