Engineer Systems (AHT)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA seeks a Systems Engineer to support fault management and autonomy for tactical space systems. The role involves requirements synthesis, interface coordination, and flight software design using simulations and flight hardware.

Ideal candidates have a technical BS or MS with 2+ years of experience, plus TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include system analysis, verification planning, and delivering engineering products for mission success.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or MS in a technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience in Systems Engineering for mission‑critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements synthesis and flow‑down, verification/validation planning, system trade‑study support, and systems analysis.
• Coordinate design efforts and manage technical budgets and interface definitions within the Fault Management domain.
• Design, implement, and validate Fault Management and System Autonomy flight software using flight‑like simulations and flight hardware.
• Assist in formulation of system design, definition of concepts of operations, and system analysis for failure‑mode and effects.
• Identify failure modes and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls.
• Integrate, test, and ensure operational readiness of spacecraft, and support test programs.
• Interact with program, functional, and customer leadership.
• Develop and coordinate the conduct of test programs to evaluate design work.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Support and deliver Systems Engineering products and other deliverables with focus on mission success.
• Write status and technical performance reviews, analyses, and reports.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Scripting

Software coding

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical field

Master of Science in a technical field

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman invites applicants for a Systems Engineering position within the Fault Management and System Autonomy team in the Tactical Space Systems Division, located in Dulles, VA.

Responsibilities

As an individual contributor within a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Perform requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trade‑study support, and systems analysis.
• Coordinate design efforts and manage technical budgets and interface definitions within the Fault Management domain.
• Design, implement, and validate Fault Management and System Autonomy flight software using flight‑like simulations and flight hardware.
• Assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concepts of operations, and system analysis for failure‑mode and effects.
• Identify failure modes and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls.
• Integrate, test, and ensure operational readiness of spacecraft, and support test programs.
• Interact with program, functional, and customer leadership.
• Develop and coordinate the conduct of test programs to evaluate design work.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Support and deliver Systems Engineering products and other deliverables with focus on mission success.
• Write status and technical performance reviews, analyses, and reports.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in a technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s of Science in a technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience in Systems Engineering for mission‑critical applications.
• Experience with mission and/or vehicle systems engineering.
• Software coding or scripting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Failure analysis or fault‑management technical experience.
• Experience with Systems Engineering process.
• Defining requirements and interfaces.
• Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations.
• Experience with human spaceflight vehicle development, integration & test.
• Experience developing verification documentation.
• Experience with architecture development.
• Familiarity with electrical & computer systems.
• Familiarity with command and telemetry databases.
• Strong VBA, Python, and MATLAB scripting skills.

Benefits

Primary level salary range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00 (subject to factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions). Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for certain positions, long‑term incentives.

Benefits include health insurance, life & disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Legal Notice

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 Northrop Grumman's EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit the company website. All qualifications for this position are required for a candidate to be considered eligible for application.