Space Systems Engineer Level 2

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Key Responsibilities

• Support space vehicle integration with various Launch Service providers.
• Participate in all aspects of the launch lifecycle, from early integration studies through transport, SV checkout, fueling, rehearsals, launch operations, and day‑of‑launch activities.
• Aid in launch site operations and logistics coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and secure acceptance of launch range safety documentation in accordance with SSCMAN 91-710.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate spacecraft hazards using the processes described in MIL-STD-882.
• Coordinate range operations, including preparation and delivery of required range products for the space vehicle (e.g., OR/OD deliverables).
• Plan and execute trailblazers/pathfinders, interface simulators, separation system fit checks and match-mates.
• Participate in mission working groups, including mission integration, ground operations, flight operations, and day‑of‑launch forums.
• Provide technical support for mission program reviews, integrated schedule development and management, rehearsal planning and execution, and daily status reporting during launch campaigns.
• Develop space vehicle–to–launch vehicle interface definition and requirements documentation, including Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and launch base requirements and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver documentation in support of major Launch Readiness Reviews, and coordinate execution of associated closure actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Engineer 2 Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
• Familiarity with space systems, launch vehicles, payloads, or ground systems or other relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with launch campaign execution, including launch base processing, rehearsals, and day‑of‑launch operations.
• Experience working with U.S. launch ranges and associated processes, including range safety documentation compliant with SSCMAN 91‑710.
• Experience interacting with Launch Service Providers and Launch Vehicle Contractors.
• Active US Government Top Secret and SCI Security Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. #NoVASpace #SpaceEngJobs #SPEnhancedERAP

In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.