Senior Principal Space Systems Engineer - Mission & RPO

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Virginia seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Space Superiority Division. The role applies systems engineering across the full mission lifecycle for advanced spacecraft and mission systems, including RPO operations in contested space.

Applicants should have a strong background in aerospace systems, MBSE, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a TS clearance or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years' relevant experience; or Master’s 6+ years; or PhD 4+ years.
• Experience applying systems engineering to design, development, integration, test, or operation of complex aerospace systems.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Support major program milestones and readiness reviews with technical content for key stakeholders.
• Author and contribute to program data products and SE artifacts.
• Collaborate with mission partners to mature the system for successful mission execution.
• Develop and apply system understanding for spacecraft operations and reference missions, esp. RPO.
• Manage requirements and interfaces, ensuring traceability throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

MBSE

Requirements management

Mission analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Virginia seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Space Superiority Division. The role applies systems engineering across the full mission lifecycle for advanced spacecraft and mission systems, including RPO operations in contested space.

Applicants should have a strong background in aerospace systems, MBSE, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a TS clearance or eligibility.