Systems Engineer - Level 4

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 4 to join our team. The role leads technical execution across Platform, Payload, and Launch Vehicle interfaces to meet contractual and mission requirements.

Candidates must have 8+ years with a Bachelor’s, 6+ with a Master’s, or 4+ with a PhD in STEM, plus an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. Relocation assistance and travel are available.

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems engineering including architecture, requirements and interface management, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience in spacecraft/space system integration & test, launch, and/or mission operations.
• Proven leadership in technical or project roles; excellent verbal and written communication.
• US Citizenship with active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead program technical execution per SE processes and best practices.
• Coordinate Platform, Payload, and Launch Vehicle interfaces to meet requirements.
• Serve as primary technical interface for customers, PM, and engineering teams.
• Conduct planning and analyses through concept, design, test, and operation phases.
• Identify and mitigate space-segment risks and issues.
• Lead milestones, readiness reviews, and engineering boards.
• Develop testing strategies to validate spacecraft performance and survivability.
• Support Launch and On-orbit operations campaigns at launch site and MOS.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

STK

CORE

DOORS

CAMEO

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 4 to join our team in Gilbert, Arizona. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead program technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices
• Be self-directed while leveraging your technical and leadership skills to bring Platform, Payload, and Launch Vehicle Interfaces together to produce a spacecraft meeting contractual and mission requirements
• Function as the primary technical interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance, subsystem engineering, payload engineering, and launch vehicle integration teams
• Perform technical planning and analyses at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Recognize and mitigate space-segment technical issues and risks
• Lead the team through major program milestone and readiness reviews
• Preside over mission specific engineering review boards, change control boards, and risk management reviews
• Drive the planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to exercise spacecraft functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments (Dynamics, TVAC, and EMI/EMC)
• Directly support the Launch and On-orbit operations campaign for your designated mission at the launch site and Mission Operations Center
• Author and provide input to major program data products and other deliverables
• Support other activities, including architecture studies, mission support, and other traditional Systems Engineering functions
• Aid process improvement initiatives, and incorporate lessons learned to continue to strengthen the product
• Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 6+ years of relevant experience
• PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Have a strong background in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management and documentation, hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support
• Experience in spacecraft/space system integration & test, launch, and/or mission operations
• Strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills (upward and downward)
• Prior experience in technical or project leadership positions
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application and prior to start date. 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

• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance with current or active SCI/SSBI
• Recognized systems engineering subject matter expert (SME) Experience in system architecture, CONOPs development, or model-based system engineering
• Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO
• Experience in any of the following areas is also desired: orbital mechanics, orbital debris modeling, spacecraft attitude control, power systems and modeling, avionics or digital electronics design, risk analysis, optics, communications, rocket propulsion, thermal engineering, or spacecraft integration and testing
• Experience with Mission Operations for spacecraft Knowledge of Launch Vehicles, System Safety, System Reliability, Contamination Control, EMI, Space Environments (Radiation, Surface Charging, etc.), and Human Factors is also desired.
• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems

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.

Benefits

• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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.

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.