Space Vehicle Deputy Lead Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking aspiring Systems Engineering Leaders to support its rapidly growing space vehicle design and production programs within the space superiority and warfighting division. This role focuses on large space-based systems critical to national security. The position can be filled in Dulles, VA, or Gilbert, AZ, and is 100% on-site, not supporting remote work. The Deputy Lead Systems Engineer will assist in leading the space segment technical team, contributing to systems analyses, trade studies, and coordinating engineering activities through baseline management, interface management, and requirements/verification & validation management. Opportunities for stretch assignments include supporting integration & test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, cost account management, and preparing SE material for program reviews. This role requires self-direction based on prior experience and involves advising junior staff under the guidance of the Lead Systems Engineer and Chief Engineer.

Requirements

B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 5 years of experience; M.S. in STEM or related area and 3 years of experience (for Level 3)
B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 8 years of experience; M.S. in STEM or related area and 6 years of experience (for Level 4)
Must have active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI clearance at time of application
Technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems
Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test
Must be Proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team
Experience with fast paced production programs across the product life cycle
Experience with space vehicle hardware and/or software
Existing SCI and/or Program Access

Responsibilities

Assisting in leading the space segment technical team
Supporting systems analyses and trades
Helping to coordinate space segment engineering activities through engineering baseline management, interface management and requirements/V&V management
Supporting integration & test campaign development and execution
Subcontractor technical oversight
Cost account management
Preparing and presenting SE material for major program reviews
Advising more junior level staff on the execution of the systems engineering statement of work