EO/IR Systems Engineer – Space, SCI Clearance, 9/80

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams in Dulles, VA, for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer role focused on EO/Laser Systems and Sensors.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and requires SCI clearance to start. You will define system requirements, lead analyses, and manage subcontractors while translating customer needs into actionable specifications for hardware and software across complex

Qualifications

• Experience with EO, Laser or optical systems.
• EOIR sensor component design and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of system engineering methods: requirements analysis, flow-down, interface control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EO/laser system requirements in hardware and software.
• Model and analyze sensor performance against mission needs.
• Manage subsystem design, verification, and testing processes.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to meet mission-level requirements.

Skills

EO/Laser Systems

EOIR sensor design

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams in Dulles, VA, for a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer role focused on EO/Laser Systems and Sensors.

This position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and requires SCI clearance to start. You will define system requirements, lead analyses, and manage subcontractors while translating customer needs into actionable specifications for hardware and software across complex