Space Staff Engineer Systems

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Staff Engineer specializing in systems, offering a salary range of $169,000 - $253,600. This role requires a deep understanding of signal processing, model-based systems engineering, and experience in integration and testing.

The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a BS, 10 with an MS, or 7 with a PhD.
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining a Top Secret security clearance.
• Educational background or experience with signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEIT and cost account management for projects.
• Develop and integrate space systems, ensuring compliance.
• Perform system verification and validation.

Skills

Signal processing

Model Based System Engineering

MATLAB

Python

Integration & test

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical degree

Tools

DOORS

ClearCase

Robot Framework

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Position Overview

The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Systems Design Responsibilities

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Creating and refining Model Based System Engineering products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)
• Generation and update of specifications in DOORS, including requirements traceability and dxl script development
• Capability assessments to predict requirement compliance
• Functional algorithm development
• Risk assessment and burn down of mitigation steps
• Generating and reporting system Technical Performance Measures
• Presenting analysis that shapes the system design and obtaining end-customer buy‑in
• Interface development and documentation

Modeling & Simulation Responsibilities

• Software development of physics-based in‑house models and algorithms
• Perform analysis and trades of product line architectures using analytical models and mission‑level simulations
• Functional algorithm development
• Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, program milestone briefings (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR,…), systems engineering design documentation
• Presenting technical analysis to multiple stakeholders
• Creating and refining Model Based Systems Engineering Products (System behavioral models, Use Case realizations, State Machines, etc.)

Integration & Test Responsibilities

• SEIT Lead & Cost Account Management
• Systems: sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, optics, and associated lab equipment
• Full life cycle experience developing, integrating, and deploying space systems
• Experience with real‑time signal processing
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or other scripting languages
• Working knowledge of Robot Framework, or other test automation frameworks
• Working knowledge of DOORS and ClearCase/ClearQuest
• Experience creating and executing integration & test and design verification test plans and procedures
• Experience performing system verification and validation
• Agile development experience a plus
• Supporting Systems Integration Labs (SIL) testing
• Ability and willingness to travel

Basic Qualifications

• Staff Engineer Systems: BS + 12 years of experience; MS + 10 years of experience; PhD + 7 years of experience
• BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical degree
• Educational background or experience with signal processing and algorithm development
• Proficient with MATLAB or Python object‑oriented programming languages
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate history of strong organization and coordination skills (working with cross‑functional teams)
• Knowledge of the space domain (e.g. orbital mechanics, remote sensing, etc.)
• Strong RF domain background (link budget, waveform modulation schemes, transceiver technologies, antennas)
• Integration and test experience; familiarity with signal generators and spectral analyzers
• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph is preferred

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.