RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Sector, Tactical Space Division in Dulles, VA, seeks a qualified and experienced Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to serve as an Engineering lead for the payload(s) on missions critical to our nation. This role includes Engineering and project management through all phases of the program, from concept development and industry trade study preliminary and detailed design, payload integration & test, space vehicle integration and test and potentially on-orbit demonstration.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote work.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Functioning as the primary payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance and subsystem engineering teams

Providing Technical Support / Oversight including:

Conducting technical trades in coordination with the Mission and Space Vehicle SE teams

Ownership of payload specs and requirements traceability 

Developing and managing Interface-Control Documents (ICD) between the prime and sub-contractor

Playing a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews

Planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to ensure payload qualification, exercise payload functionality and measure performance

Supporting the development of operational mission scenarios and payload concepts of operations

Payload sub-contractor oversight, including cost and schedule performance including:

Review / Tech Eval of subcontractor proposals

Cost account manager (CAM) for Payload WBSs using EVMS

Recognizing and mitigating payload related issues and risks

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Basic Qualifications: 

Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret Clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain SCI

BS degree in Engineering or related technical field and at least 8 years of applicable experience, or an MS Degree and 6 years of applicable experience.

Experience working medium size or larger Government programs

Experience in managing sub-contractors

Preferred Qualifications: 

10yrs of direct experience with Space systems

Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing standards

Experience with spacecraft design, development integration and test

Experience with payload integration inclusive of ICD development

Established network of contacts in other NG divisions/sectors/programs

CAM experience

Proposal experience

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.