Senior System Engineer - Mission Operations SME (SCI)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a System Engineer Level 5 – Mission Operations SME to join the Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA. This role focuses on leading mission operation concepts, developing CONOPS, and guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver mission outcomes.

Required are advanced STEM degrees with substantial space operations experience and active security clearances. The position is full‑time with relocation considerations and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of related engineering experience.
• Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with space vehicle operations or operational development.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application OR active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI before start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of how to execute a unique and evolving mission set.
• Own the development of concepts of operations (CONOPS) for complex mission sets from vision to employment.
• Translate CONOPS into detailed procedures, checklists, and playbooks for operations.
• Drive the roadmap and development of tools, products, and processes enabling mission operations.
• Plan, lead, and evaluate operational rehearsals, simulations, and mission demonstrations.
• Document and record system operations, hardware configurations, and software behaviors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship while coordinating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Mentorship

Operational planning

Ethics and integrity

Education

Bachelor's of Science in STEM

Master's of Science in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a System Engineer Level 5 – Mission Operations SME to join the Space Systems Sector in Redondo Beach, CA. This role focuses on leading mission operation concepts, developing CONOPS, and guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver mission outcomes.

Required are advanced STEM degrees with substantial space operations experience and active security clearances. The position is full‑time with relocation considerations and travel up to 10%.