Mission Engineering Lead - Top Secret Clearance Required (Space/Satellite Systems)

The Systems Engineering Lead will be responsible for enabling the SEIT IPT to manage the requirements and verification process and execution including DOORS management, managing a team of thread engineers responsible for the design and integration of the Phoenix family of systems across multiple providers and deliveries, and coordinating the support of subject matter experts to ensure mission design, CONOPS, and verification are congruent.

The performance of this role will be aligned with the Phoenix customer goals for assessing design verification for a multi mission system to transition to launch and operations. Phoenix is an ongoing and evolving program. This position is based in either Dulles, VA or El Segundo, CA but will includes cross-site coordination and travel. The role is a Control Account Manager position with cost and schedule responsibility.

Candidates must be overall system/big picture thinkers with demonstrated leadership in system engineering and R&V processes. Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with other team members, including external customers and support organizations, associate sectors or contractors; adapt quickly, solve problems, resolve conflict, lead in dynamic environments with frequent change, and interface directly with high level customers and senior/executive company leadership.

Top candidates will not only have relevant requirement and verification process execution experience, but also possess technical breadth and experience in multiple mission areas, program phases, and systems engineering processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 9 years experience or Master's Degree with 7 years experience
• Experience with R&V processes, DOORS, ICDs
• System development and verification experience
• Led a team of engineers on development and verification campaigns
• Must have U.S. Citizenship current or active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with space and ground integration including with externals
• CAM experience, but will be trained to perform the role

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.