Sr Principal Systems Engineer - EspaSat-L LSE Top Secret Clearance Required (Satellite/Space Systems)
Requisition ID: R10157728
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Days (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division, seeks a qualified Systems Engineering Leader to support the EspaSat-L product line. This Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the space segment technical team, which includes the following duties: systems analysis and trades, coordinating space segment engineering activities, engineering baseline management, interface management, requirements/V&V management, integration & test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, CAM duties, preparing and presenting SE material at all major reviews and PMRs.
The responsibilities includes both individual-contributor and leadership roles, within a multi-disciplined engineering team. Successful candidate will also be called upon to support other activities, including architecture studies, mission support, and traditional Systems Engineering functions. In this leadership level role, the Lead Systems Engineer is expected to be self-directed using previous experience to lead design, analysis and execution efforts. Candidates must be able to recognize and mitigate space segment technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Lead/Provide major support to the entire space segment technical team.
- Lead and optimize space vehicle design, processing and mission success.
- Troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex problems that the program may encounter.
- Develop, author and/or provide input to major program data products and other deliverables.
- Technical management of program elements
- Plan and conduct of technical reviews and technical baseline
- Write status and technical performance reviews and reports
- Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff
- must be able to recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule.
- The candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the goals of the program team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field, and 9 years of applicable experience, or a Master’s Degree and 7 years of applicable experience.
- Extensive technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems, including space systems development, manufacture, test or operations, including previous technical or project leadership positions
- Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
- Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test
- Has a complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines
- Must be Proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
- Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team
- Must have US Citizenship with current or active DoD TS clearance with SCI Eligibility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Experience with fast paced production spacecraft programs
- Experience within the EspaSat-L product line
- Existing SCI and/or Program Access
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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.
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- 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.
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