Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Space Vehicle 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). The role supports Space Vehicle Systems Integration by developing and maturing space vehicle interfaces with payloads, buses, and launch vehicle dispensers in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. It also supports Space Vehicle Design Integration and mission integration activities with specialty engineering teams, Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T), and program leadership for successful space vehicle integration and launch. The position is contingent on obtaining required final clearances and program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company. Continued employment is subject to maintaining the required clearance and program access.
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.
- Must maintain the clearance and program access required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Mechanical, electrical, or thermal hardware design background.
- Familiarity with computer-aided design software, such as CATIA V5.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
- 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
- Support Space Vehicle Systems Integration activities, including development and maturation of space vehicle-to-payload, bus, and launch vehicle dispenser interface requirements.
- Coordinate interface requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support Space Vehicle Design Integration and mission integration activities with Specialty Engineering, AI&T, and program leadership.
- Develop and coordinate integrated analysis plans and budgets for environmental specifications, coupled load cycles, and integrated power and thermal analyses.
- Develop and maintain Master Equipment Lists (MEL) and Power Equipment Lists (PEL).
- Develop mission interface control documents with launch service providers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and manage interface requirements documents, interface control documents, block diagrams, and traceability matrices.
- Support verification of mission interface control documents.
- Develop and manage metrics and report on mission interface control documents, requirements maturity, and verification burndown.
- Prepare inputs for milestone reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR.
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 option of a 9/80 work schedule
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
