Staff Systems Engineer - NG Space Systems

Northrop Grumman

84d • $171,000 - $256,400

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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Requirements

• 12 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science in a STEM degree; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Experience coordinating with various team members across subsystems during the development process.
• Experience in architecting systems and developing requirements to support system designs.
• Demonstrated experience in CAMEO or other Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools for architecture design.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ground and Space systems and/or Command and Control systems.
• Proven track record in aligning ground architecture and requirements with other segments and external systems.
• Verification and Validation (V&V) experience.
• Systems engineering experience supporting PDR/CDR-level design or later lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Systems Engineering activities across Space Vehicle, System SEIT, and Comm Payload IPTs, ensuring technical integrity and alignment with program objectives.
• Ensure Ground architecture and requirements are aligned with other segments and external systems, fostering effective system integration and communication.
• Oversee and manage external interfaces to support system integration and operability.
• Apply MBSE methodologies and tools, with a strong preference for CAMEO experience, to support system modeling and design decisions throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with system design and integration, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Great 401K matching program.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree