Staff Engineer Systems – X-Lab Chief Scientist (Top Secret Clearance)

General Manufacturing(4 months ago)

Colorado, Schriever Air Force Base, COOnsiteFull TimeSenior$155,400 - $233,200Systems Engineering

About this role

The Staff Engineer Systems – X-Lab Chief Scientist at Northrop Grumman Space Systems leads technical innovation and thought leadership for missile defense capabilities supporting national-level decision makers. Based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, the role focuses on developing and maturing emerging technical capabilities and collaborating closely with scientists, engineers, and government stakeholders. This is an on-site position requiring active security clearance and periodic travel.

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Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Missile Defense
Ballistic Modeling
Track Processing
Monte Carlo
Statistical Analysis
MATLAB
Python
Linux
Bash

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Qualifications

BS in STEM
MS in STEM
PhD in STEM
Top Secret Clearance
SCI Eligibility
Master's in Systems Engineering
Model-Based Systems Engineering Certificate
INCOSE CSEP
OCSMP-MBI

About General Manufacturing

northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.

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