Systems Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman • Gilbert, AZ

3d • $122,800 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer -Level 4 to serve as a Deputy Lead Systems Engineer for a satellite mission program in Gilbert, Arizona. The Deputy Lead Systems Engineer will assist in leading the space segment technical team and coordinating systems engineering activities across a multidisciplinary organization. The role encompasses systems analysis and trade studies, engineering baseline and interface management, requirements and verification and validation (V&V) management, integration and test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, Control Account Manager (CAM) duties, and preparation and presentation of Systems Engineering content at major technical reviews and Program Management Reviews (PMRs). This position combines technical individual-contributor responsibilities with engineering leadership. The successful candidate may also support architecture studies, mission activities, and traditional Systems Engineering functions. The Lead Systems Engineer is expected to work independently, apply prior experience to direct design, analysis, integration, and execution efforts, and proactively identify and mitigate space segment technical issues and risks while operating within established budget and schedule constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance at time of application and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
• Technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems, including space systems development, manufacture, test or operations, including previous technical or project leadership positions
• Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test
• Must be proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
• Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in system architecture & CONOPs development
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading/providing major support to the entire space segment technical team
• Coordinate and optimize space vehicle design, processing and mission success
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex problems that the program may encounter
• Develop, author and/or provide input to major program data products and other deliverables
• Technical management of program elements
• Plan and conduct of technical reviews and technical baseline
• Write status and technical performance reviews and reports
• Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff
• Must be able to recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule
• The candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the goals of the program team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

What This Job Offers

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