Lead Space Systems Engineer — Fault Management & Autonomy

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering is seeking a qualified Principal Systems Engineer to support Space Superiority missions in Dulles, VA. The role emphasizes fault management, system autonomy, and flight software development within a multidisciplinary team.

The individual-contributor role expects strong requirements flow-down, verification planning, and interface definition experience, with presentation skills to convey concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical systems engineering for spacecraft or aerospace applications.
• Ability to define requirements and interfaces with system-level thinking.
• Strong background in fault management and autonomy for space systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering functions including requirements synthesis, verification planning, and design coordination.
• Lead analysis for failure modes and effects with emphasis on autonomy and fault management.
• Develop and validate flight software and participate in spacecraft system integration and tests.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Fault Management

System Autonomy

Flight Software

Spacecraft Subsystem Design

Requirements Definition

Presentation Skills

Programming/Scripting

Education

BSc in technical field

MS in technical field

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering is seeking a qualified Principal Systems Engineer to support Space Superiority missions in Dulles, VA. The role emphasizes fault management, system autonomy, and flight software development within a multidisciplinary team.

The individual-contributor role expects strong requirements flow-down, verification planning, and interface definition experience, with presentation skills to convey concepts to diverse audiences.