Principal Space Systems Engineer

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

The Space Systems Engineering and Integration Organization in SSSD has several openings for Space Systems Engineers to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. These positions will be located in the Space Park Center of Excellence to include Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo in Southern California.

Multiple roles are available throughout the product development life-cycle of our programs with emphasis in one of the following disciplines:

• Space Segment/ Space Vehicle Systems Engineering, Design, and Architecture Development

• Design Integration

• Mass Properties

• Alignments/Sensor Analysis/Sensor Accommodations

• Payload Accommodation and Integration

• Fault Management

• Testbeds/Vehicle Simulators

• Launch Systems Integration

• Requirements and Verification

• Specification Development

• Interface Definition

• Functional Analysis

• Configuration Data Management

• Related Processes and Tools Development

Available positions require that the candidate have a strong understanding of one or more of the skills described. Project roles span all phases from new business acquisition, and IRAD/technology development to established programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline

• Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances:

• Dept. of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR

• Dept. of Energy Q clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering

• Experience working on aircraft or spacecraft systems

• Experience in developing, managing, and decomposing requirements

• Experience in system architecture, CONOPs, or model based system engineering

• Experience in subsystem, payload, or system integration

• Experience using DOORS, Cameo

• Strong people skills

• Excellent communication skills (upward and downward)

 

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• 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.

Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 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.

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.