Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Waimea Mission Communication Lead (Satellite/Space Systems) Top Secret Clearance Required
Requisition ID: R10157008
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Join the Tactical Space Systems Division in a challenging and rewarding role as a Senior Principal Mission Communication Lead Systems Engineer. Support small-class space vehicles enabling national security at our Dulles, VA campus.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as lead (responsible engineer) for a space vehicle mission communication subsystem
Provide technical expertise to development of mission communication subsystem specification ensuring system will meeting mission objectives
Responsible for design, interface documentation, analysis, test planning, for space-based mission communications subsystems
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to develop interface supporting Government Furnished communication hardware
Identify gaps to existing data routing and processing hardware/software elements needed to meet mission requirements
Provide technical leadership to development of new data routing and processing hardware/software features to meet mission requirements
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Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 9+ years of experience or a master’s degree and 7+ years of experience.
Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Must have an active or current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with space communication and networking standards (CCSDS, TCP/IP)
Experience with integration of space or airborne platform communications hardware, avionics, and/or software
Experience with communications system engineering (link budgets, data budgets, requirements, interfaces)
Experience with optical and RF communication systems
Experience with integrating with open ground architectures and SCN ICD 0508
Proven ability to lead technical development activities
Active or current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.