Pr Systems Engineer/Sr Pr Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Required (Space Systems)

This Principal Systems Engineer/Senior Principal Systems Engineer position is for an individual contributor within a multi-disciplinary engineering team. The specific responsibilities of this position will be to manage the technical and functional interfaces of one or more hosted payload(s) to a spacecraft bus. Work products include the development of payload port-specific interface control documents (ICDs), managing giver-receiver materials, review and approval of bus accommodation documents, development of functional and performance test scripts, and identification of mechanical, electrical, and environmental constraints and requirements. Analysis roles include supporting science, experiment, and mission planning for the payload and evaluating mission performance and orbital operations.
Job Responsibilities:

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
Provide on-floor support of integration, testing, and operational readiness of spacecraft and payloads. This includes working with the I&T team to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient testing of the spacecraft, reviewing test data logs, and supporting Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) troubleshooting and regression testing, Failure Review Boards (FRBs), and test script changes.
Incorporate lessons learned to continue to strengthen the product line
Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates
This position can be filled as a T3 or a T4 based on the qualifications below:
Basic Qualifications:

Systems Engineer 3 - BS Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience or master's degree at 3+ years of experience
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
Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution
Experience in space systems, spacecraft design, or mission operations
Must have active or current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance at time of application with ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance
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
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Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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): Chandler, AZ

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10203432

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-13T02:32:36