Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer

1 day ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal/Senior 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.
  • 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 spacecraft/space system integration & test, launch, and/or mission operations.
  • Requirements Management Tools such as DOORS, and various analysis engineering tools, such as MATLAB.
  • 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.
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company that provides innovative solutions to help our customers keep their people, networks, and information secure. 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.



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