Space Systems Engineer: Mission Architecture & RPO Expert

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia seeks an experienced Space Systems Engineer to join the growing Space Superiority Division. You will help shape spacecraft and mission architecture, conduct analyses, and collaborate across teams to deliver resilient space capabilities for demanding operations.

The role emphasizes lifecycle activities from concept through on-orbit operations, including RPO and contingency scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; minimum 2 years' experience or Master's degree.
• Experience in design, development, integration, test, or operation of spacecraft or space missions.
• Experience performing systems-engineering functions (requirements, architecture, trade studies) and producing technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop spacecraft architecture concepts, CONOPS, and mission scenarios.
• Perform mission analyses, trade studies, and verify system requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to craft integrated spacecraft and mission solutions; support mission-readiness activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical briefings

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

MBSE tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia seeks an experienced Space Systems Engineer to join the growing Space Superiority Division. You will help shape spacecraft and mission architecture, conduct analyses, and collaborate across teams to deliver resilient space capabilities for demanding operations.

The role emphasizes lifecycle activities from concept through on-orbit operations, including RPO and contingency scenarios.