Systems Engineer – Level 5
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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. The team is looking for a Senior Hardware/Electrical Integration Engineer to support the Space Vehicle Testbed (SVTB) team. The selected candidate is expected to support hardware and electrical integration for the Space Vehicle Testbeds test facility that provides a high fidelity, hardware-in-the-loop, real-time, closed-loop simulation of a space vehicle that leverages product line bus heritage. This representation of the space vehicle demands integration of a hybrid Engineering Model (EM) and software simulation design, Bus Flight Software, Databases (MCTDb & DSATs), Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS), Communication Payload (CPL), Mission Payload (MPL), Engineering Ground Support Equipment, ground element workstations, and flight-like harnessing (TT&C and EM-to-EM interfaces). The final design will be applied to meet compatibility testing and flight software validation objectives that are crucial for meeting mission needs and addressing accommodation challenges for the broader Electrical Systems and Flight Software organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience
- Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
- Experience with common spacecraft subsystem hardware and/or models as well as test support equipment (ACS, AFM, EGSE, EPS, FSW, C&DH, TCS, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes
- Ability to proficiently use tools such as MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, and DOORS
- Familiarity with DSATS (Direct Support Automatic Test Systems).
Responsibilities
- Candidate must have a sound foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
- The Sr. Hardware/Electrical Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and maintenance of the testbed facility, managing the setup and configuration of the testbed, procuring parts, managing fabrication, and supporting test engineering objectives inclusive of V&V test execution and analyzing and troubleshooting anomalous behavior in hardware systems.
- Experience in hardware integration and management as well as Verification & Validation testing for testbeds or Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) required.
- Ownership over the testbed hardware design, directly collaborating with the Space Vehicle Testbed Sub-Project Manager to assess ECRs (Engineering Change Request) flowed through Engineering Review Board (ERB) for impacts, define solution trade space, and lead solution implementation.
- Experience in technical leadership inclusive of technical baseline management and execution of major technical reviews.
- Demonstrate decisiveness and ability to make sound technical judgments and recommendations with limited information.
- Ability to motivate and guide teams and activities without having formal “ownership” of the staff supporting those activities.
- Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic stakeholders.
- Perform system integration as well as verification and validation (V&V).
- Exhibit proficiency in electrical hardware troubleshooting.
- Exhibit proficiency in software scripting and debugging in DSATS (Direct Support Automatic Test Systems) and Python.
- Lead configuration of the Testbed Facility.
- Oversee procurement, fabrication, and manufacturing of parts.
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.
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
