Space Systems Engineer II — Launch Ops (Relocation)

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA seeks a Systems Engineer Level 2 to support end-to-end integration of space vehicles onto launch vehicles, coordinate base processing, and execute launch and ascent operations.

You will interface with Launch Vehicle Contractors and range facilities, prepare safety docs, and participate in mission reviews and schedule development. A STEM degree and 2+ years' experience are required; TS/SCI clearance is needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support space vehicle integration with launch service providers.
• Participate in launch lifecycle activities from studies to day-of-launch.
• Coordinate range operations and prepare safety documentation per SSCMAN 91-710.
• Develop interface definitions and support readiness reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs)

Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, VA seeks a Systems Engineer Level 2 to support end-to-end integration of space vehicles onto launch vehicles, coordinate base processing, and execute launch and ascent operations.

You will interface with Launch Vehicle Contractors and range facilities, prepare safety docs, and participate in mission reviews and schedule development. A STEM degree and 2+ years' experience are required; TS/SCI clearance is needed.