Pr./Sr. Pr. Spacecraft Payload Engineer – Space Systems
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, AZ, USA, Dulles, VA, USA |
| Salary | $95300 – $206000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with at least 5 years of experience or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience
- Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution
- Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6+ years of engineering experience
Responsibilities
- Support program technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices
- Perform technical planning and analyses at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operations, maintenance, and disposal
- Develop system and subsystem architectures(s), system physical views including system elements (blocks) and critical interfaces (internal and external)
- Generate both original and revised specification/interface definition documents
- Produce requirements and manage changes using established Northrop Grumman guidelines and database tools
- Leads and prepares trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, CONOPS development, and mission analysis/planning
- Support proposal writing, project planning and cost estimation efforts
- Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
- Help support critical test campaigns designed to exercise spacecraft & payload functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments
- Incorporate lessons learned to continue to strengthen the ESPAStarTM product line
- Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
- Experience working on spacecraft or aircraft systems or payloads
- 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