Systems Engineer - Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

2d•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Gilbert, Arizona, or Dulles, Virginia. This individual-contributor role manages the technical and functional interfaces between one or more hosted payloads and a spacecraft bus. Work products include payload port-specific interface control documents (ICDs), giver-receiver materials, reviews and approvals of bus accommodation documents, functional and performance test scripts, and identification of mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements. Analysis work includes supporting payload science, experiment, and mission planning, and evaluating mission performance and orbital operations. The role covers technical planning and analysis throughout the system lifecycle, development of system architectures and interface definitions, requirements and change management, trade and performance studies, proposal and project support, and participation in program reviews. The engineer also supports spacecraft and payload test campaigns, integration, testing, troubleshooting, readiness, and operational activities, and helps incorporate lessons learned and develop teammates. The role requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of engineering experience; or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of engineering experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of engineering experience.
Self-starter with strong technical problem-solving skills, an aptitude for understanding system and subsystem interactions, and initiative to drive product development to closure.
Experience in systems engineering, including architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements and interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning and execution.
Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on spacecraft or aircraft systems or payloads.
Experience in system architecture, CONOPS development, or model-based systems engineering.
Experience with technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO.
Experience in orbital mechanics, orbital debris modeling, spacecraft attitude control, power systems and modeling, avionics or digital electronics design, risk analysis, optics, communications, rocket propulsion, thermal engineering, or spacecraft integration and testing.
Experience with spacecraft mission operations.
Knowledge of launch vehicles, system safety, system reliability, contamination control, EMI, space environments such as radiation and surface charging, and human factors.

Responsibilities

Perform technical planning and analyses across the system lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operations, maintenance, and disposal.
Develop system and subsystem architectures and physical views showing system elements and critical internal and external interfaces.
Generate original and revised specifications and interface definition documents.
Produce requirements and manage changes using established Northrop Grumman guidelines and database tools.
Lead and prepare trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, CONOPS development, and mission analysis and planning.
Support proposal writing, project planning, and cost estimation.
Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews.
Support test campaigns to exercise spacecraft and payload functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in launch and space environments.
Provide on-floor support for spacecraft and payload integration, testing, and operational readiness; work with the I&T team to support safe and effective testing, review test data logs, and assist with NCR troubleshooting and regression testing, FRBs, and test script changes.
Incorporate lessons learned to strengthen the product line.
Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct, and advise teammates.
Manage technical and functional interfaces between hosted payloads and a spacecraft bus.
Develop payload port-specific ICDs and functional and performance test scripts; manage giver-receiver materials; review and approve bus accommodation documents; identify mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements.
Support payload science, experiment, and mission planning, and evaluate mission performance and orbital operations.

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 option of a 9/80 work schedule.
Depending on position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
Company-paid holidays.
Disability insurance.
Savings plan.