Space Systems Engineer: Mission Design & RPO

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks a Space Systems Engineer to join a growing team. You will contribute to spacecraft and mission architectures, conduct analyses, and collaborate across GNC, software, payload, and mission operations to deliver integrated solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, development, test, launch, and on-orbit support across lifecycle stages, with clearances required for access to sensitive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree.
• Must currently hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, or operating spacecraft or space missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate spacecraft and mission architectures and operational scenarios.
• Perform mission-level analyses and technical trade studies.
• Coordinate across disciplines to deliver integrated spacecraft and mission solutions.
• Support mission readiness, interfaces, and verification activities.

Skills

Spacecraft engineering

Mission design & operation

Systems engineering

Requirements development & management

System architecture definition

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM + 2 years experience

Master’s degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

MBSE tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Dulles, Virginia, seeks a Space Systems Engineer to join a growing team. You will contribute to spacecraft and mission architectures, conduct analyses, and collaborate across GNC, software, payload, and mission operations to deliver integrated solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, development, test, launch, and on-orbit support across lifecycle stages, with clearances required for access to sensitive programs.