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Systems Engineer – Level 2/3
Northrop Grumman. Manage technical and functional interfaces of hosted payloads to spacecraft buses .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, including interface management, requirements definition, and hardware/software integration. Proficient in developing technical documentation and conducting performance assessments for spacecraft and payload systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Systems EngineeringInterface ManagementSpacecraft DesignTechnical Problem-SolvingMATLAB
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Hard Skills
Systems EngineeringInterface Control DocumentsTest PlanningOrbital MechanicsSpacecraft IntegrationRequirements ManagementPerformance AssessmentModel-Based Systems EngineeringCONOPS DevelopmentRisk Analysis
Soft Skills
Technical Problem-SolvingMentoringCoachingTeam GuidanceCommunication
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSTKCOREDOORSCAMEO
Certifications & Qualifications
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security ClearanceAbility to Obtain TS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
Space SystemsSpacecraft DesignMission OperationsSystem SafetySystem ReliabilityContamination ControlEMISpace EnvironmentsHuman FactorsPayloads
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage technical and functional interfaces of hosted payloads to spacecraft buses
- Develop payload port-specific interface control documents (ICDs)
- Manage giver-receiver materials
- Review and approve bus accommodation documents
- Develop functional and performance test scripts
- Identify mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements
- Support science, experiment, and mission planning for payloads
- Evaluate mission performance and orbital operations
- Perform technical planning and analyses across the total system product lifecycle
- Develop system and subsystem architectures and physical views
- Generate specification and interface definition documents
- Produce requirements and manage changes using Northrop Grumman guidelines and database tools
- Lead trade studies, sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, performance assessments, CONOPS development, and mission analysis/planning
- Support proposal writing, project planning, and cost estimation
- Participate in major program milestone and readiness reviews
- Support spacecraft and payload test campaigns
- Provide on-floor support for integration, testing, and operational readiness
- Review test data logs and support NCR troubleshooting, regression testing, FRBs, and test script changes
- Incorporate lessons learned into the product line
- Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct, and advise teammates
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of engineering experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (Level 2)
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of engineering experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of engineering experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of engineering experience (Level 3)
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Aptitude for understanding system and subsystem interactions
- Experience in systems engineering, including architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements and interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning and execution
- Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
- Experience working on spacecraft or aircraft systems or payloads preferred
- Experience in system architecture, CONOPs development, or model-based systems engineering preferred
- Experience with MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO preferred
- Experience in 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 desired
- Experience with spacecraft mission operations preferred
- Knowledge of launch vehicles, system safety, system reliability, contamination control, EMI, space environments, and human factors preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance may be available
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules, including a 9/80 work schedule
- Overtime eligibility may be available
- Shift differential may be available
- Discretionary bonus may be available
- Company paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan