Space Systems Engineer – Fault Management & Autonomy

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Dulles, VA seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3/4) to lead fault management and system autonomy efforts on space systems. This onsite role combines individual contribution with lead responsibilities within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires active Top-Secret/SCCI clearance, strong systems engineering background, and experience with flight software, verification, and operations. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience or Master’s with 3+ years for Level 3.
• Bachelor’s with 8+ years or Master’s with 6+ years for Level 4.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering functions including requirements synthesis and flow-down.
• Support verification/validation planning and system trades studies.
• Design, implement, and validate Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software.

Skills

Fault Management

System Autonomy

Systems Engineering

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Flight Software

Flight Hardware

Scripting / coding experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Dulles, VA seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3/4) to lead fault management and system autonomy efforts on space systems. This onsite role combines individual contribution with lead responsibilities within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires active Top-Secret/SCCI clearance, strong systems engineering background, and experience with flight software, verification, and operations. Relocation assistance may be available.