Deputy Lead Systems Engineer, Space — Top Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Deputy Lead Systems Engineer to guide the space segment team on a satellite program. You will coordinate engineering activities, lead design, analysis, verification and test, and present technical data at program reviews.

The role requires strong systems engineering background for complex space systems, proactive leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication. U.S. citizenship and Top Secret/SCI eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years.
• U.S. Citizen with active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance.
• Experience in systems engineering of complex space systems.
• Proactive with ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline engineering team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the space segment technical team and interfaces.
• Oversee design, integration, test planning and execution for space systems.
• Develop program data products and support major technical reviews.
• Mentor junior staff and manage technical issues and risks within schedule.
• Draft status reports and performance evaluations for the program.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to achieve mission goals.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Space systems

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Deputy Lead Systems Engineer to guide the space segment team on a satellite program. You will coordinate engineering activities, lead design, analysis, verification and test, and present technical data at program reviews.

The role requires strong systems engineering background for complex space systems, proactive leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication. U.S. citizenship and Top Secret/SCI eligibility are essential.