Sr. Principal Systems Engineer -TS/SCI (Space Systems)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
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 Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division, seeks a qualified Senior Principal Systems Engineer.
Successful candidates for this position will work in a technical role for space and ground programs in Dulles, VA within the Tactical Space Systems Division. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge programs and new mission areas in the following areas to support next generation space capabilities:
Duties/Responsibilities:
The candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the goals of the program team.
Support program technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices
Perform technical planning and analyses at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
Author and provide input to program data products and other vital deliverables
Support critical test campaigns designed to exercise spacecraft functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments (Dynamics, TVAC, and EMI/EMC)
May be asked to support Launch campaigns and On-orbit mission operations
Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote work.
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Basic Qualifications:
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance at time of application
B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Physics, or related STEM Degree with 8 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations or a Master’s degree and 6 years of applicable experience
Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution
Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test
Understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines
Preferred Experience:
Experience in system architecture & CONOPs development
Experience with Integration & Test of spacecraft systems
Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO
Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems
Possess strong leadership qualities as well as strong and written communication skills
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 working on spacecraft or aircraft systems
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
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