Spacecraft Payload Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Gilbert, Arizona, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Spacecraft Payload Lead Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Spacecraft Payload Lead Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our spacecraft development team, you will be responsible for leading the technical execution of the entire payload manifest associated with your mission.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive payload technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices.
  • Develop payload specific Interface Control Documents governing all mechanical, electrical, and functional interfaces to the host vehicle.
  • Function as the primary payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance, subsystem engineering, and launch vehicle integration teams.
  • Recognize and mitigate payload related technical issues and risks.
  • Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience.
  • Have a strong background in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, test planning & execution, or operational support.
  • Prior experience in technical or project leadership positions.
  • Must have U.S. Citizenship with active Top Secret Clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SCI/SSBI.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or computer science.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI/SSBI.
  • Recognized systems engineering subject matter expert (SME).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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