Manager Mission Architect Engineering 2

As a program technical contributor, the candidate will support the development, deployment and sustainment of missions.
Developing space system architecture models using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies; deriving, allocating and maintaining system requirements and specifications; research into modeling & simulation systems and approaches for future system-of-system integration
Developing high-level CONOPS for system use cases and integration efforts
Developing, updating and maintaining design documentation
Working closely with orbital dynamics and guidance, navigation and control subject matter experts and will span the entire system lifecycle: concept, design, development, test, operations and sustainment.
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This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience including people management experience - OR - Master's Degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Experience in Systems Engineering for mission critical space applications
Proficiency in related engineering programs, Microsoft Office or equivalent document generation programs, Microsoft SharePoint or equivalent collaboration tool
Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices
Experience leading, supporting, and/or operating activities for space missions within National Security Space
Preferred Qualifications:

Active or current TS/SCI Clearance
Experience in RPO mission design, satellite ground software, distributed modeling & simulation and/or wargaming
Experience developing career development plans for staff at various experience levels.
Experience with the complete space mission development life cycle
Multi-discipline space engineering experience interfacing with team members in any of the traditional Spacecraft subsystems
Experience in Cameo EA, including logical, physical and functional architecture
Experience in Python, STK, Matlab, AFSIM
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,700.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Dulles, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10218973

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-13T20:05:13