Sr Principal Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

2d • $122,800 - $184,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to join a team working on a national security space program. This individual-contributor role combines systems engineering with on-the-floor support for spacecraft integration, build, and test. The engineer will contribute to the design, development, integration, and testing of space payloads, spacecraft buses, and complete mission space vehicles, helping take them from early concept through launch and on-orbit operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in STEM and 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing one or more systems-engineering functions, such as requirements development and management, interface definition and control, system architecture definition, concept of operations development, technical trade studies, or system verification and validation.
• Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and develop integrated spacecraft or mission solutions.
• Experience developing technical documentation and communicating complex engineering information to technical teams, program leadership, customers, or mission partners.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the design, development, integration, test, or operation of spacecraft, space-based systems, or space missions.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in technical or project leadership positions.
• Experience in spacecraft or space-system integration and test, launch, and/or mission operations.
• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management.
• Experience in system architecture, CONOPS development, or model-based systems engineering.
• Experience with technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO.
• Knowledge of launch vehicles, system safety, system reliability, contamination control, EMI, space environments (including radiation and surface charging), and human factors.
• Active or current U.S. Government Top Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide on-floor support for spacecraft and payload integration, testing, and operational readiness.
• Develop and manage system and subsystem requirements, allocation, verification and validation planning, traceability, and closure.
• Lead interface definition activities and develop and maintain interface control documents, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Serve as a technical point of contact with program, functional, and subsystem leads to resolve issues and drive decisions.
• Plan and execute trade studies, system sensitivity and design optimization studies, system performance assessments, mission timelines, and CONOPS development.
• Develop and present review and briefing materials for working groups, technical reviews, and program status meetings.
• Lead or support electrical harness interface design, integration and test procedure development, mechanical systems support, command and telemetry database development, and space vehicle configuration modeling.

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 ability to work a 9/80 schedule
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Company-paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan

What This Job Offers

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