Space Vehicle Systems Engineer – Level 5

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Level 5 to support design integration and mission interfaces for space vehicles. The role requires handling interface control documents, MEL/PEL management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications include 12+ years in STEM with a higher degree or 8+ years with PhD, plus active Top Secret clearance and SCI access. Travel and a multi-disciplinary team environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s with 10+ years OR PhD with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date.
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date and be able to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate space vehicle system integration activities and interface requirements.
• Support mission integration with specialists in Fault Management, EMI/EMC, Contamination Control, Reliability, and Safety.
• Create and manage interface control documents, block diagrams, and traceability matrices.
• Support verification of mission interface control documents and participate in milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).

Skills

Space Systems Engineering

Interface requirements

Verification & Validation

CATIA V5

MS Project

Jira

DOORS

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CATIA V5

MS Project

PowerPoint

Jira

DOORS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Level 5 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting Space Vehicle Systems Integration activities by developing and maturing space vehicle to Payload, Bus, & LV dispenser interface requirements in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, supporting Space Vehicle Design Integration, and supporting mission integration activities with Specialty Engineering (Fault Management, EMI/EMC, Contamination Control, Reliability, Safety, etc.), AI&T, & PL for the successful integration and launch of the space vehicles.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing and coordinating integrated analysis plans and budgets in support of environmental specifications, coupled load cycles, and integrated power and thermal analyses
• Development and maintenance of Master Equipment Lists (MEL) and Power Equipment Lists (PEL)
• Developing the mission interface control document(s) with the launch service provider(s), customer(s), and internal stakeholder(s)
• Developing and managing interface requirements document(s) to interface control document(s), block diagrams, and traceability matrices
• Supporting verification of the mission interface control document(s)
• Additionally, the SVSE will develop and manage metrics; report on mission interface control document(s), requirements maturity, and verification burndown; and prepare inputs for milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Basic Qualifications for Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Level 5:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience OR
• Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience OR
• PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience
• Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date OR
• Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications for Space Vehicle Systems Engineer - Level 5:

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Mechanical/Electrical/Thermal Hardware Design Background
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design Software (CATIA V5)
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Launch Systems Integration processes
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes
• Ability to proficiently use tools such as: MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, DOORS
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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. 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.