Sr. Staff Systems Engineer Bus Lead - Top Secret (Space / Satellite Mission)

Requisition ID : R10181500

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) is seeking a qualified Sr. Staff Systems Engineer. Successful candidates will work in a lead technical role for the GEOStar-3 Product Line as a Spacecraft Bus Lead on a national security space program. The Spacecraft Bus Lead is responsible for leadership and oversight of a multi-discipline team of subsystem leads through the design, development, and integration of the spacecraft bus.

In this senior-level role, the Spacecraft Bus Lead is expected to be self-directed using previous experience to lead spacecraft design, analysis, integration, and test planning efforts. Candidates must recognize and mitigate payload, spacecraft, ground segment, and mission technical issues while operating within budget and on schedule. The candidate must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems and spacecraft subsystems design. Responsibilities include integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads, as well as interfacing with external customer technical representatives and internal engineering associates.

Responsibilities :

Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of subsystem engineering leads in the design, development, and integration of the spacecraft bus.

Lead and critique space vehicle design and analysis efforts.

Conceive and develop solutions to complex analytical, design, and test problems.

Develop and provide input to the Program Systems Engineering Management Plan.

Serve as the spacecraft chief technical interface at all scheduled program meetings and reviews.

Manage payload interfaces and major bus subcontracted program elements.

Plan and conduct all contractual spacecraft technical reviews.

Ensure the spacecraft design satisfies all requirements and interface specifications.

Write monthly status and technical performance reviews and reports.

Mentor, guide, direct, and advise junior staff.

Basic Qualifications :

B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 14+ years of experience; Master's degree and 12+ years of experience, or PhD and 10+ years of experience.

Experience in space systems design, development, manufacture, or test, including 5 years of technical or project leadership positions.

Ability to lead a diverse team of subsystem leads and system engineers.

Ability to develop and manage system interfaces to integrate multi-element systems.

Ability to translate program objectives and customer requirements into system requirements.

Experience in requirements development and management processes.

Experience in development and maintenance of interface control documents and related processes.

Must have US Citizenship with current or active Top Secret Clearance at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications :

Active or current TS / SCI Clearance.

Knowledge and experience with satellite functions including attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software.

Experience in space system testing and evaluation (flight and ground testing).

Experience with Mission Operations for spacecraft.

Knowledge of orbital mechanics, risk analysis, optics, communications, rocket propulsion, thermal engineering, or spacecraft integration and testing.

Knowledge of Launch Vehicles, System Safety, System Reliability, Contamination Control, EMI, Space Environments, and Human Factors.

Salary Range : $188,200 - $282,200

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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