Space Vehicle Deputy Lead Systems Engineer

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking aspiring Deputy Lead Systems Engineer to support space vehicle design and production programs. This on-site role requires active Top Secret clearance and may be filled in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ.

You will lead a space segment technical team and contribute to analyses, trades, and interface management. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering activities, supporting test campaigns, and mentoring junior staff, under guidance from the Lead

Qualifications

• B.S. in STEM or related field with relevant experience.
• M.S. in STEM or related field with more experience is preferred.
• Strong ability to present technical topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead space segment technical team and coordinate engineering activities.
• Support systems analyses, trades, and interface management.
• Participate in integration and test campaigns, and prepare program reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical presentation

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, needs aspiring Systems Engineering Leaders to support it's rapidly growing space vehicle design and production programs within the space superiority and warfighting division working on large spaced based systems, where NG builds and integrates the missions important to national security. This position can be filled in either Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ. This position is 100% on site and does not support remote work. The Deputy Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in leading the space segment technical team, which may include: Supporting systems analyses and trades Helping to coordinate space segment engineering activities through engineering baseline management, interface management and requirements/V&V management The opportunity to take on stretch assignments such as supporting integration & test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, cost account management and preparing and presenting SE material for major program reviews. In this role, the Deputy Lead Systems Engineer is expected to be self-directed using previous experience in design, analysis and execution efforts and to advise more junior level staff on the execution of the systems engineering statement of work for the program with mentorship and guidance from the Lead systems engineer and chief engineer. This position can be filled at level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Engineer Level 3 - B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 5 years of experience; M.S. in STEM or related area and 3 years of experience.
• Senior Principal Engineer Level 4 - B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 8 years of experience; M.S. in STEM or related area and 6 years of experience.
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI clearance at time of application.
• Technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience.
• Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test.
• Must be Proactive.
• Works under only general direction.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team
• Experience with fast paced production programs across the product life cycle
• Experience with space vehicle hardware and/or software
• Existing SCI and/or Program Access
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Salary Range

• Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. 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.