Space Mission Architect Engineer – SCI Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA is seeking an experienced mission architect who can lead technical efforts for space superiority programs. This role focuses on capture strategy, system design, and delivering hardware to achieve mission effects in collaboration with BD, customers, and external experts.

The position requires on-site work, TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to present to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or related STEM field.
• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance required.
• Experience with systems engineering and briefing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Interface and drive engagement with customers and stakeholders.
• Manage a technical team as a technical leader.
• Direct development and analysis to reduce risk and mature the system.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Briefing senior leaders

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA is seeking an experienced mission architect who can lead technical efforts for space superiority programs. This role focuses on capture strategy, system design, and delivering hardware to achieve mission effects in collaboration with BD, customers, and external experts.

The position requires on-site work, TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to present to senior leaders.