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Northrop Grumman

Payload IPT Lead-Staff Systems Engineer- Top Secret Clearance Required (Space Sy

Northrop Grumman, Richmond, Virginia, United States,


Requisition ID: R10175177

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:

No

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Division in Dulles, VA, seeks a qualified and experienced Staff 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.

Primary duties will include:

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

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 12 years of applicable experience, or an MS Degree and 10 years of applicable experience.

Experience working medium size or larger Government programs

Experience in managing sub-contractors

Preferred Qualifications:

10 years 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:

$165,000 - $247,600The 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.

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.

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