Associate Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Associate Systems Engineer to support mission systems engineering activities at its Space sector site in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position is onsite and includes travel, with an ability to obtain the required U.S. Government security clearance.

Location and Work Setup

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO
• Work model: Onsite
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Role Summary

The Associate Systems Engineer role supports mission systems engineering work. A key requirement is the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Minimum Requirements

• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or have majored in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required)
• Be able to obtain a Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet business needs
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

Security Clearance Details

• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: Secret

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 69,300 to 103,900 per year
• Primary level salary range: $69,300.00 to $103,900.00

The posted salary range is a general guideline. Northrop Grumman determines base salary offers based on factors including scope and responsibilities of the position, and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Estimated Application Period

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.