Systems Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

1d•$122,800 - $184,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Gilbert, Arizona, or Dulles, Virginia. This individual-contributor position manages the technical and functional interfaces between one or more hosted payloads and a spacecraft bus. Work includes developing payload port-specific interface control documents, managing giver-receiver materials, reviewing and approving bus accommodation documents, developing functional and performance test scripts, and identifying mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements. The role also supports payload science, experiment, and mission planning, and evaluates mission performance and orbital operations. The engineer performs technical planning and analysis throughout the system lifecycle; develops system and subsystem architectures and physical views; generates and revises specifications and interface definition documents; and creates and manages requirements using established guidelines and database tools. The position leads trade and sensitivity studies, design optimization, performance assessments, CONOPS development, and mission analysis and planning. It also supports proposals, project planning, cost estimates, program reviews, spacecraft and payload test campaigns, integration and testing, operational readiness, troubleshooting, regression testing, and incorporation of lessons learned. The engineer is expected to mentor and guide teammates. The position requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The stated primary salary range is $122,800–$184,200.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years 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.

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 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.
Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage technical and functional interfaces between hosted payloads and a spacecraft bus.
Develop payload port-specific interface control documents and manage giver-receiver materials.
Review and approve bus accommodation documents; develop functional and performance test scripts; identify mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements.
Support payload science, experiment, and mission planning, and evaluate mission performance and orbital operations.
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, including system elements and critical internal and external interfaces.
Generate original and revised specification 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 that exercise spacecraft and payload functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in launch and space environments.
Provide on-floor support for integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads.
Work with the integration and test team to support safe, effective, and efficient spacecraft testing; review test data logs; and support NCR troubleshooting, regression testing, Failure Review Boards, and test script changes.
Incorporate lessons learned to strengthen the product line.
Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct, and advise teammates.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
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 a 9/80 work schedule
Disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses