Pr./Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Space Systems Job at Northrop Grumman in Gi

Requisition ID: R10177122 Category: Engineering Location: Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America Clearance Type: None 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. 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. Join the Tactical Space Systems Division in a challenging and rewarding role as a Principal Systems Engineer/ Sr. Principal Systems Engineer located in Gilbert, Arizona. Spacecraft Space Systems Engineers are key members of a cross-disciplinary team helping drive the design, development, integration & test, launch, and on-orbit operations of space vehicles. As a Spacecraft Space Systems Engineer, you will have unique opportunities to witness and take part in the entire engineering lifecycle culminating in the on-orbit delivery of fully mission capable space vehicles to our customers! This Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineering position is for an individual-contributor within a multi-disciplinary engineering team. Responsibilities include design, integration, development and testing of space payloads, spacecraft buses, and satellites. Come join our team and help us keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Job Responsibilities: Perform requirements development, allocation, verification/validation planning and manage interface definition efforts. Write complex specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports. Assist in SE NRE work for a significant design change to the ESPAStar Platform Support interface/communication with program, functional and subsystem ads. Report to and is a delegate of the LSE Assist with trade 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. Other tasks may include electrical harness interface design, integration and test development and support, mechanical systems support, Command & Telemetry database development, and space vehicle configuration modeling. Basic Qualifications: Principal Systems Engineer 3 - BS Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience or master’s degree and 3+ years of experience. Sr. Principal Systems Engineer 4 - BS Engineering degree and 8+ years of experience or master’s degree and 6+ years of experience. Self-starter with strong technical problem-solving skills, an aptitude for understanding system and subsystem interactions and initiative to drive product development to closure Previous engineering experience, preferably on space programs or satellite operations Understanding of Systems Engineering functions Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations Experience in requirements development, decomposition and allocation Understanding of spacecraft/space system integration & test, launch, and/or mission operations Experience in requirements management, system architecture, and CONOPs development Requirements Management Tools such as DOORS, and various analysis engineering tools, such as MATLAB 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, thermal design and analysis, or spacecraft integration and testing (either at the spacecraft or payload level) Active or current TS/SCI U.S. at the time of application #AZSpace Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000 Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $172,300 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. Employees may be eligible for 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 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.