Space Principal/ Sr. Principal Launch and Operations Systems Engineer (AHT)

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, but they're also making history.

The Mission and Payload Programs 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!

Candidates may be hired as a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) or a Senior Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) based on their qualifications. This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL.

Your roles and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

Lead rapid integration of complex ground software to prepare for delivery to Spacecraft Operations end user

Perform rapid development of procedures and scripts to use the ground software, data inputs, simulators, and hardware in the loop

Train ground operators

Lead development and SIL checkout of activation procedures

Requires excellent interpersonal skills, experience with end user engagement, and comfort briefing technical results to customers.

Travel up to 20%