Pr./Sr. Pr. Mission Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Dulles, VA is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to contribute to next‑generation space and ground programs.

The role offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and requires active SCI clearance; relocation assistance may be available. You will perform CONOPS and mission analysis, system integration and test, modeling and simulation, and MBSE across cross‑discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year experience in space/ground systems.
• Experience in requirements management, system architecture, and CONOPs.
• Experience on space/ground system development programs.

Responsibilities

• CONOPS and Mission Analysis
• Systems Level Integration and Test
• Mission Modeling and Simulation
• Verification and Validation
• Resource Logistics and Execution
• Mission Operations Support
• Model Based Systems Engineering

Skills

CONOPS

Mission Analysis

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

System architecture development

Model Based Systems Engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Modeling & Simulation Tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Cameo

STK

Matlab

AFSIM

Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA.

Successful candidates for this position will work in a technical role for space and ground programs in Dulles, VA. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting‑edge programs and new mission areas in the following areas to support next generation space capabilities.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities

• CONOPS and Mission Analysis
• Systems Level Integration and Test
• Mission Modeling and Simulation
• Verification and Validation
• Resource Logistics and Execution
• Mission Operations Support
• Model Based Systems Engineering

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience or PhD with 1 year of professional experience
• Requires an active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Experience with a space or ground system development program
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices
• Experience in requirements management, system architecture development, and CONOPs.

Basic Qualifications For Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience or PhD with 4 years of professional experience
• Requires an active Top‑Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Experience with a space or ground system development program
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices
• Experience in requirements management, system architecture development, and CONOPs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience presenting to customers
• Experience working with a cross‑discipline team
• Experience in Space Superiority mission design, satellite ground software, distributed modeling & simulation
• Understanding of system of system architecture designs the interplay between various national security customers and products
• Mission system requirements, verification/validation planning, mission planning/execution, mission analysis, modeling/simulation, system trade studies
• Proficiency in any modeling and simulation tools: Cameo, STK, Matlab, AFSIM, Python

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

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 our complete EEO 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.