Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (PGS Space Systems)

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

We have an opening for either a Systems Engineer or a Principal Systems Engineer to join our talented, diverse team in Redondo Beach, CA.

What You’ll get to Do:

As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will support a team of engineers to define, develop, decompose, analyze, verify, and validate requirements for a System of Systems Integration effort and Ground Segment. In this role, you will be interacting with the customer and leadership to define and maintain the technical baseline. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to drive the program through maturity and milestones to achieve the mission, ensuring everything is synchronized. You will be a jack of all trades and a master of a few.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Systems Engineer:

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Principal Systems Engineer:

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; 0 years of experience with a PhD
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML, UML) and concepts
• Direct experience using the DOORS Requirements Management Database
• Excellent technical writing and team building skills
• Experience working with Ground Segments and Space Systems
• Active Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance

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