Principal Payload Deputy Lead Engineer

1 month ago

Dulles, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Requisition ID: R10177362

* Category: Engineering
* Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Top Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 1

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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Spacecraft Payload Deputy Lead Engineer located in Dulles, VA. The specific responsibilities of the Deputy Lead are to assist in managing and leading the technical execution of the entire payload manifest associated with their mission. Tasking includes development of payload specific accommodation interface documents, interface control documents (ICDs), support to weekly interface meetings, supervise payload technical design accommodations, lead payload testing during integration & test campaigns, and support on-orbit payload operations.
Job Responsibilities:

* Drive payload technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices
* Be self-directed while leveraging your technical and leadership skills to help bring payload and platform Interfaces together to produce a spacecraft meeting contractual and mission requirements
* Function as a payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance, subsystem engineering, and launch vehicle integration teams
* Develop payload specific Interface control documents governing all mechanical, electrical, and functional interfaces to the host vehicle
* Recognize and mitigate payload related technical issues and risks
* Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
* Working with our customers, aid in the development of operational mission scenarios and payload concepts of operations
* Support the planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to exercise payload functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments
* Directly support the Launch and On-orbit operations campaign for your designated mission at the launch site and Mission Operations Center
* Author and provide input to major program data products and other deliverables
* Assist process improvement initiatives, and incorporate lessons learned to continue to strengthen the product line
* Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff

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Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3+ years of engineering experience
* Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support
* Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Preferred Qualifications:

* Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI/SSBI
* Experience working on aircraft or spacecraft 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

Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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