Space Systems Engineer — TS Clearance, 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

EAP & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer Levels 3/4 to lead space vehicle integration and launch operations. The role requires space systems experience and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Relocation assistance may be available and travel is required. The position involves coordinating with launch service providers, planning the launch lifecycle, and preparing safety documentation while interfacing with senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of engineering experience or Master's with 3 years or PhD with 1 year.
• Experience in space systems, launch vehicles, payloads, or ground systems.
• Familiarity with launch or range operations, mission integration, or space vehicle integration processing.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead space vehicle integration with Launch Service providers.
• Plan and execute launch lifecycle, from integration studies to day-of-launch activities.
• Coordinate range operations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare safety documentation per MIL-STD-882.
• Identify and mitigate spacecraft hazards.
• Coordinate range products for space vehicle launches.
• Lead mission working groups and reviews.
• Provide technical support for mission program reviews and schedules.

Skills

Space systems experience

Launch operations

Mission integration

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer Levels 3/4 to lead space vehicle integration and launch operations. The role requires space systems experience and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Relocation assistance may be available and travel is required. The position involves coordinating with launch service providers, planning the launch lifecycle, and preparing safety documentation while interfacing with senior leadership and customers.