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Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Gilbert, Arizona, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. As a key member of our cross-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for driving the design, development, integration & test, launch, and on-orbit operations of space vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning, and manage interface definition efforts for the spacecraft.
  • Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
  • Assist with trade studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, mission analysis, and timelines, and CONOPS development.
  • Support execution activities including engineering review board and configuration control board.
  • Prepare review/briefing material for working group meetings, reviews, and program status.
  • Provide on-floor support of integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads.
Requirements
  • BS Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience or master's degree and 3+ years of experience.
  • Previous engineering experience, preferably on space programs or satellite operations.
  • Citizenship with active or current DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility at time of application.
  • Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations.
  • Experience in systems engineering functions including requirements development, decomposition, and allocation, verification planning, system architecture, Technical Performance Measurements, and CONOPs development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in any of the following areas: orbital mechanics, orbital debris modeling, spacecraft attitude control, power systems and modeling, avionics or digital electronics design, risk analysis, optics, communications, thermal design and analysis, or spacecraft integration and testing.
  • Government Security Clearance.
What We Offer

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.

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.