Principal Spacecraft Interface Systems Engineer – Top Secret Clearance Required (Satellite/Space Systems)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Spacecraft Interface Systems Engineer to support programs in Gilbert, AZ.
 

The candidate is responsible for leading the development of interface control documents (ICDs) between the spacecraft bus, payloads, and ground system.  Specific tasks include defining interface requirements, documenting the interfaces, and supporting the control change board to present and review interface changes. While the development of the ICDs will be the primary duties, the selected candidate will also be asked to lead or assist other systems engineering tasks as needed such as requirement engineering, functional decompositions, requirement traceability, or creating verification and validation plans.
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Support program technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices

• Spearhead ICD development, integration, maintenance, and management.

• Lead Cross-Program integration of ICD interdependencies

• Lead ICD tabletop and technical coordination meetings and reviews

• Lead ICD technical issue resolutions

• Develop and present ICD status to program boards and cross-program boards

• Ensure ICD requirements are flowed and allocated to the proper program elements/subsystems and properly documented and linked in the database management tool

• Support other systems engineering tasks as needed such as requirement engineering, functional decompositions, requirement traceability, or creating verification and validation plans.

• Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates

Basic Qualifications:

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with at least 5 years of experience or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience

• Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or computer science

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI

• Experience working on spacecraft or aircraft systems

• 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

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Salary Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

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.

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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.