Principal Systems Engineer - Space/Satellite - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA

204d • $110,300 - $165,500

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division, seeks a qualified Systems Engineer. This Systems Engineering role is a member of the space segment technical team, which includes the following duties: systems analysis and trades, coordinating space segment engineering activities, engineering baseline management, interface management, requirements/V&V management, integration & test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, preparing/presenting SE material at all major reviews and PMRs. This position is located in Dulles, VA. The responsibilities includes both individual-contributor and leadership roles, within a multi-disciplined engineering team. Successful candidate will also be called upon to support other activities, including architecture studies, mission support, and traditional Systems Engineering functions. In this role, the Systems Engineer is expected to be self-directed using previous experience to design, analysis, and execution efforts. Candidates must be able to recognize and mitigate space segment technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM Degree with 5 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations or a Master's Degree and 3 years of applicable experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems, including space systems development, manufacture, test, or operations, including previous technical or project leadership positions.
• Understanding of spacecraft or space systems detailed design, integration & test.
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.
• General knowledge of other related disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Active or current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Experience in system architecture & CONOPs development.
• Experience with Integration & Test of spacecraft systems.
• Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO.
• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant support to the entire space segment technical team.
• Lead and optimize space vehicle design, processing, and mission success.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex problems that the program may encounter.
• Develop, author and/or provide input to major program data products and other deliverables.
• Technical management of program elements.
• Plan and conduct technical reviews and technical baseline.
• Write status and technical performance reviews and reports.
• Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct, and advise junior staff.
• Able to recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree