Systems Engineer - Mission Analyst (Level 2 or 3) at Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs, CO
$83,400–$155,400from the description
Jul 28, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A Systems Engineer / Mission Analyst role at Northrop Grumman supporting Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) systems at Schriever Space Force Base. The position involves technical analysis, system integration, verification and validation, and process automation scripting for the Ground Test Integrated Simulation System (GTISS) in support of missile defense flight and ground tests. Suited to candidates with a STEM background, scripting skills, and an active Secret clearance.
Mid level · 2+ years · Colorado Springs, CO · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $112,511 (middle half $80,144–$140,023). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
This posting covers two levels simultaneously: Level 2 (Systems Engineer, 2+ years, $83,400–$125,200) and Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer, 5+ years, $103,600–$155,400). The salary range shown spans both levels combined. Seniority is assessed at the lower (Level 2) gate.
Data analysis and scripting experience is listed as a required basic qualification but names no specific language at that point; MATLAB, Python, and Perl are named only under Preferred Qualifications.
Linux is listed as a required basic qualification ('Basic knowledge of LINUX commands'), though the depth required is minimal.
OPIR systems knowledge and BOA/SBIRS performance knowledge appear under Preferred Qualifications, not Basic Qualifications, so they are not captured as hard gates.
An active in-scope DoD Secret clearance is explicitly required at time of application.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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