Space Vehicle Systems Engineer – Level 5

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

2d • $177,000 - $265,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. 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, including fault management, EMI/EMC, contamination control, reliability, and safety, as well as AI&T and PL, to support successful integration and launch of space vehicles.

The selected candidate will develop and coordinate integrated analysis plans and budgets, maintain equipment and power lists, and develop mission interface control documents with launch service providers, customers, and internal stakeholders. The role also involves managing interface requirements and supporting verification, tracking metrics and requirements maturity, reporting verification progress, and preparing inputs for milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR.

The position requires an active SCI access or an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) with the ability to obtain SCI access, as applicable. Employment is contingent on obtaining required final clearances and program access within a reasonable period and maintaining them thereafter. Travel is approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 or more years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 or more years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of engineering experience.
• Have active SCI access at the time of application and before the start date, or have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at those times and the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period.
• Maintain the level of 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, including CATIA V5.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of launch systems integration processes.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes.
• Proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Jira, and DOORS.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) and active SCI access at the time of application and before the start date.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support Space Vehicle Systems Integration, Space Vehicle Design Integration, and mission integration activities with specialty engineering, AI&T, and PL.

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 a possible 9/80 work schedule.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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