Space Systems Engineer II: Launch & Mission Integration

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Systems Engineer to support space vehicle integration and launch operations. The role involves coordinating with Launch Service providers, developing interface documents, and ensuring safety and readiness for launch campaigns.

You will contribute to mission planning, safety documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to advance space systems engineering programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of engineering experience, or Master's degree in STEM.
• Familiarity with space systems, launch vehicles, payloads, or ground systems.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support space vehicle integration with Launch Service providers.
• Participate in launch lifecycle from studies to day‑of‑launch activities.
• Aid in launch site operations and logistics coordination with stakeholders.
• Prepare and secure acceptance of launch range safety documentation.
• Identify and mitigate spacecraft hazards per MIL-STD-882.
• Coordinate range operations and deliver range products.
• Plan mission reviews and provide daily status during campaigns.
• Develop interface definitions and documentation (IRDs, ICDs).
• Prepare material for Launch Readiness Reviews and closure actions.

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Systems Engineer to support space vehicle integration and launch operations. The role involves coordinating with Launch Service providers, developing interface documents, and ensuring safety and readiness for launch campaigns.

You will contribute to mission planning, safety documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to advance space systems engineering programs.