Mission Systems Engineer, TS/SCI Clearance (Space Systems)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to contribute across the full space design lifecycle, from initial concept to on-orbit operations.

The role involves coordinating with PL AI&T, SV AI&T, and Ops teams, with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance and SCI access. Primary salary ranges are listed, with potential for overtime or discretionary bonuses depending on position and performance.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Experience in Hardware/Software I&T and implementing and maintaining processes.
• BS in STEM with 5+ years relevant experience or MS with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Payload Assembly Integration & Test (PL AI&T), Space Vehicle (SV AI&T), and Ops teams for development and maintenance SLCs throughout program life cycles from initial design through on-orbit ops.
• Support MSEIT System I&T team in the planning and execution of space-to-ground testing activities.
• Ground Testing, On-Orbit Check-Out, and End-to-End Testing.

Skills

Active TS clearance

SCI eligibility

Hardware/Software I&T

Process implementation

Education

BS in STEM, 5+ years

MS in STEM, 3+ years

BS in STEM, 8+ years

MS in STEM, 6+ years

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to contribute across the full space design lifecycle, from initial concept to on-orbit operations.

The role involves coordinating with PL AI&T, SV AI&T, and Ops teams, with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance and SCI access. Primary salary ranges are listed, with potential for overtime or discretionary bonuses depending on position and performance.