Launch Systems Integration Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Launch Systems Integration Systems Engineer to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The position may be filled at Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer) or Level 4 (Sr. Principal Systems Engineer). It supports launch vehicle integration by developing and maturing space vehicle-to-launch vehicle interface requirements with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Early Integration Studies with launch service providers, and assisting with mission integration for successful space vehicle integration and launch. The position requires an active SCI access or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access where applicable. Employment is contingent on obtaining required final clearances and program access within a reasonable period, and continued employment depends on maintaining the clearance and access required for the role. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The role develops and coordinates integrated analysis plans, including coupled load cycles and integrated thermal analyses, and performs integrated analyses with launch service providers. It develops mission interface control documents with launch providers, customers, and internal stakeholders; manages interface requirements documents, traceability to interface control documents, and verification; and supports verification of mission interface control documents. The engineer also develops and manages metrics, reports on interface document and requirements maturity and verification burndown, and prepares inputs for launch readiness reviews. The employer offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance and work/life solutions; paid time off; health and wellness resources; employee discounts; and flexible schedules, including a possible 9/80 schedule. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 or more years of engineering experience.
- For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 or more years of engineering experience.
- Must have active SCI access at application and before starting, or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) at application and before starting, with the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- Must obtain required final clearances and program access within a reasonable period and maintain the clearance and program access required for the position.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
- Travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Launch Systems Integration processes.
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes.
- Ability to proficiently use MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Jira, and DOORS.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and active SCI access at application and before starting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate integrated analysis plans, such as coupled load cycles and integrated thermal analyses.
- Perform integrated analyses with launch service providers.
- Develop mission interface control documents with launch service providers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and manage interface requirements documents, interface control document traceability, and traceability matrices.
- Support verification of mission interface control documents with launch service providers.
- Develop and manage metrics; report on mission interface control documents, requirements maturity, and verification burndown; and prepare inputs for launch readiness reviews.
- Support launch vehicle integration, Early Integration Studies, and mission integration activities with assigned launch service providers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedules, including the possible 9/80 work schedule.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
- Disability insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
