(DOD SkillBridge) Space Systems Engineer / Space Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their innovative team focused on remote sensing programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking projects that impact national security. As part of a collaborative environment, you will contribute to the development of systems engineering solutions, including requirements analysis, mission engineering, and verification processes. The position promises a fulfilling career path with potential for full-time opportunities post-internship. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in systems engineering, mission engineering, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead systems engineering tasks for space subsystems.
• Conduct requirements analysis, modeling, and integration testing.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Analysis

Mission Engineering

Modeling and Simulation

Technical Planning

Verification and Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

STK

Cameo

Rhapsody

MATLAB

Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD Skillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals:

Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives:

Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome:

Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

1. Has served at least 180 days on active duty
2. Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
3. Will receive an honorable discharge
4. Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
5. Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
6. Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Location:

All SkillBridge Opportunities are in the Linthicum/Baltimore, Maryland area.

This position is for a Systems Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer to join our Remote Sensing Programs Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (RSP SEIT) team. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to support efforts on both concept and product development to deliver key solutions to our customers. We cover a wide variety expertise within the systems engineering domain. This includes mission engineering, requirements, architecture, modeling and simulation, integration and test, verification and validation, and many more!

The position will be responsible for supporting and leading systems engineering tasks for space subsystems, payloads and/or vehicles. These may include, but are not limited to:

1. Requirements analysis, derivation, and management
2. Mission Engineering, modeling, and analysis
3. Architecture and CONOPs development
4. Systems modeling and simulation
5. Functional analysis
6. Timeline analysis
7. Trade studies
8. Technical planning
9. Cost and risk analysis
10. Interface definition
11. System design
12. System integration and test
13. Verification and Validation planning and execution
14. Supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
15. Some tools you could expect to use are DOORS, STK, Cameo, Rhapsody, MATLAB, python

This position can be staffed at a level 2 or 3, based on the basic qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM curriculum with 2 years relevant experience; 0 years with MS Degree; or PhD with 0 years of experience.
2. Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM curriculum with 5 years relevant experience; 3 years with MS Degree; or PhD with 0 years of experience.
3. Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
4. Systems engineering experience (i.e. requirements, mission engineering, architecture, modeling and simulation, integration and test, verification and validation)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Space systems experience
2. Sensor/payload experience:
3. Antennas
4. Radar
5. EO/IR
6. Communications
7. Processing, specifically On-Board Processing
8. Space vehicle experience
9. Space ground systems architecture and design experience
10. Mission engineering, modeling and simulation
11. Space Mission CONOPS
12. Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T)

Salary Range: $85,400.00 - $128,000.00 Salary Range 2: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.