Space Systems Engineer Level 2

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA

1d • $91,800 - $137,600 • Onsite

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 seeks a Systems Engineer Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, Virginia. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. As a Systems Engineer- Level 2 in the LSI (Launch Services Integration) role, you support the end-to-end integration of Northrop Grumman space vehicles onto the selected launch vehicle, coordinate launch base processing, and execute of launch and ascent operations. You will support the technical interface between Northrop Grumman and key launch campaign stakeholders, including the Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC), launch range, launch base processing facilities, data and communications providers, day‑of‑launch tracking organizations, and other mission participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
• Familiarity with space systems, launch vehicles, payloads, or ground systems or other relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with launch campaign execution, including launch base processing, rehearsals, and day‑of‑launch operations.
• Experience working with U.S. launch ranges and associated processes, including range safety documentation compliant with SSCMAN 91‑710.
• Experience interacting with Launch Service Providers and Launch Vehicle Contractors.
• Active US Government Top Secret and SCI Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support space vehicle integration with various Launch Service providers
• Participate in all aspects of the launch lifecycle, from early integration studies through transport, SV checkout, fueling, rehearsals, launch operations, and day-of-launch activities.
• Aid in launch site operations and logistics coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and secure acceptance of launch range safety documentation in accordance with SSCMAN 91-710.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate spacecraft hazards using the processes described in MIL-STD-882.
• Coordinate range operations, including preparation and delivery of required range products for the space vehicle (e.g., OR/OD deliverables).
• Plan and execute trailblazers/pathfinders, interface simulators, separation system fit checks and match-mates.
• Participate in mission working groups, including mission integration, ground operations, flight operations, and day‑of‑launch forums.
• Provide technical support for mission program reviews, integrated schedule development and management, rehearsal planning and execution, and daily status reporting during launch campaigns.
• Develop space vehicle–to–launch vehicle interface definition and requirements documentation, including Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and launch base requirements and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver documentation in support of major Launch Readiness Reviews, and coordinate execution of associated closure actions.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level