Senior Space Systems Engineer – RPO & Mission Ops

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Space Superiority Division and work on challenging, high-impact space missions. You will apply systems engineering across the full lifecycle, from concept to on-orbit mission execution, with emphasis on RPO capabilities and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Prior space experience is not required but demonstrated ability to develop, integrate, test, or operate complex systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles to design, development, integration, test, or operation of complex systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support major program milestones and readiness reviews with clear presentations for stakeholders.
• Authoring and contributing to program data products and SE artifacts.
• Collaborate with mission partners to mature the system and ensure mission success.
• Support development or modification of spacecraft to enable faster concept-to-launch.
• Develop understanding of spacecraft operations and RPO-focused missions.
• Create models and analyses to evaluate mission concepts and spacecraft performance.
• Manage requirements and maintain traceability throughout development lifecycle.
• Manage interfaces among payloads, host vehicles, and RPO sensor suites.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Requirements development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Space Superiority Division and work on challenging, high-impact space missions. You will apply systems engineering across the full lifecycle, from concept to on-orbit mission execution, with emphasis on RPO capabilities and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Prior space experience is not required but demonstrated ability to develop, integrate, test, or operate complex systems is essential.