Principal Mission Systems Integration Engineer - TS/SCI (Space Systems)

AECOM; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology seeks a dedicated Systems Engineer in Virginia to join their space systems team. The successful candidate will integrate mission systems, manage software deployment, and engage in critical space program initiatives. Ideal applicants are experienced engineers with a strong background in space architecture and grounded systems integration.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of applicable experience with a Bachelor's, or 3 years with a Master's.
• Experience in Space to Ground and Mission Architecture.
• Background in software systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mission onboarding for ground-based space programs.
• Integrate external space vehicles with ground segment.
• Develop mission operations products and user guides.

Skills

Ground system networking

Private cloud deployments

Data and messaging buses

Software deployment

Hardware deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

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.

The successful candidates for this position will work in a technical role in Dulles VA. This Systems Engineering role is responsible for the mission system integration and onboarding efforts for a space program in the Space Missions business area within the Space Systems Sector.

The candidate will perform mission onboarding activities for a ground-based, service-oriented architecture intended to service next generation space capability. They will help manage from a technical and programmatic perspective to integrate external space vehicle with the ground segment. The team focuses on the software integration with the ground segment to enable operations. This includes the integration of multiple heterogenous space vehicles into a common ground system. The candidate will develop critical mission operations products in support of orbital analysis to include identification and integration of signature limitations and constraints. A successful candidate will have experience creating mission user guides and providing mission liaison support to mission operations.

**Duties/Responsibilities:**

+ This position will expose the candidate to equal parts technical competency, forward thinking ideas, and execution focus.

+ This position requires a functional understanding of ground system networking, private cloud deployments, data and messaging buses, software deployment, and hardware deployment.

+ This position utilizes abilities to interact in an organized and solutions-oriented manner, with external entities who are contributing elements of the integrated ground segment.

+ The team is managing work in Jira to work closely with the ground software development team.

+ The work is managed between the low and high side and occurs on both.

+ It will require organization skills to keep it all on track.

**This position requires being onsite and does not support remote work.**

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**Basic Qualifications:**

+ **Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret/SCI Clearance at time of application**

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with at least 5 years of applicable experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of applicable experience

+ Experience in Space to Ground and Mission Architecture and Space Vehicle Systems Engineering

+ Background working software systems engineering

**Preferred Experience:**

+ Experience with Satellite Ground Systems in the US National Security arena

+ CONOPS development for Space Based programs

+ Knowledge of various mission analysis techniques and software tools

+ Understanding of Agile software development practices

+ On-orbit testing of space systems and testing of integrated ground systems

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.