Senior Systems Engineer, Spacecraft & RPO Missions

ngc; Virginia (MN); 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. You will apply systems engineering across the full mission lifecycle to design, integrate, test, and operate advanced spacecraft and mission systems.

Prior space experience is not required, but collaboration across disciplines is essential. This on-site role requires an active Top Secret clearance and offers opportunities to contribute to national security space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year of experience.
• Experience applying systems engineering to design, development, integration, testing, or operation of complex aerospace/defense systems.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and deliver integrated solutions.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Support major program milestones and readiness reviews by developing technical content for stakeholders.
• Author and contribute to program data products, artifacts and other deliverables.
• Collaborate with mission partners to mature the system for successful mission execution.
• Support development or modification of spacecraft to enable faster transition from concept to launch.
• Develop understanding of spacecraft operations and reference missions, especially RPO in contested space.
• Develop modeling tools to evaluate mission concepts and spacecraft performance.
• Manage requirements and maintain traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage interfaces with payloads, host vehicles, and RPO sensor suites.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Clearance handling

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join the Space Superiority Division. You will apply systems engineering across the full mission lifecycle to design, integrate, test, and operate advanced spacecraft and mission systems.

Prior space experience is not required, but collaboration across disciplines is essential. This on-site role requires an active Top Secret clearance and offers opportunities to contribute to national security space