Systems Engineer - Level 4

Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead program technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices
• Be self-directed while leveraging your technical and leadership skills to bring Platform, Payload, and Launch Vehicle Interfaces together to produce a spacecraft meeting contractual and mission requirements
• Function as the primary technical interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance, subsystem engineering, payload engineering, and launch vehicle integration teams
• Perform technical planning and analyses at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Recognize and mitigate space-segment technical issues and risks
• Lead the team through major program milestone and readiness reviews
• Preside over mission specific engineering review boards, change control boards, and risk management reviews
• Drive the planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to exercise spacecraft functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments (Dynamics, TVAC, and EMI/EMC)
• Directly support the Launch and On-orbit operations campaign for your designated mission at the launch site and Mission Operations Center
• Author and provide input to major program data products and other deliverables
• Support other activities, including architecture studies, mission support, and other traditional Systems Engineering functions
• Aid process improvement initiatives, and incorporate lessons learned to continue to strengthen the product
• Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• Have a strong background in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management and documentation, hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support
• Experience in spacecraft/space system integration & test, launch, and/or mission operations
• Strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills (upward and downward)
• Prior experience in technical or project leadership positions
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security 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.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance with current or active SCI/SSBI
• Recognized systems engineering subject matter expert (SME)
• Experience in system architecture, CONOPs development, or model-based system engineering
• Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO
• Experience in any of the following areas is also desired: 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 Mission Operations for spacecraft
• Knowledge of Launch Vehicles, System Safety, System Reliability, Contamination Control, EMI, Space Environments (Radiation, Surface Charging, etc.), and Human Factors is also desired.
• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems
• https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.
• Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
• 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.
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• #SpaceEngJobs
• #SpaceSysEngJobs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance with current or active SCI/SSBI
• Recognized systems engineering subject matter expert (SME)
• Experience in system architecture, CONOPs development, or model-based system engineering
• Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO
• Experience in any of the following areas is also desired: 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 Mission Operations for spacecraft
• Knowledge of Launch Vehicles, System Safety, System Reliability, Contamination Control, EMI, Space Environments (Radiation, Surface Charging, etc.), and Human Factors is also desired.
• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems
• Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
• https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.
• Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
• As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
• -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.
• #AZSpace
• #SpaceEngJobs
• #SpaceSysEngJobs