Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr Principal Fault Management and System Autonomy Engineer (Top Secret
Northrop Grumman, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Overview
Northrop Grumman is hiring a qualified Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support a National Security Space (NSS) Program in the Tactical Space Systems Division located in Dulles, VA. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting Spacecraft Autonomy and Fault Management. Responsibilities
Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions. Apply systems engineering functions in the context of fault management and system autonomy. Assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls. Design, implement, and validate Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware. Demonstrate knowledge of spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations. Assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences. Basic Qualifications
Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in a technical field + 5 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in a technical field + 3 years of experience Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in a technical field + 8 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in a technical field + 6 years of experience Top Secret clearance required at time of application Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals to achieve mission success Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Scripting experience Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators Ability to task and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment Experience with at least one Spacecraft Subsystem (ACS, GNC, CDH, COMM, EPS, Thermal, FSW) Experience with spacecraft architecture development Prior experience conducting on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations Experience writing technical documents for external customers Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews Compensation and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 The above salary ranges are general guidelines; offers are determined based on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply depending on the position. Long Term Incentives may be available for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and PTO. The application period for the job posting is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs. Equal Opportunity
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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman is hiring a qualified Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support a National Security Space (NSS) Program in the Tactical Space Systems Division located in Dulles, VA. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting Spacecraft Autonomy and Fault Management. Responsibilities
Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions. Apply systems engineering functions in the context of fault management and system autonomy. Assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls. Design, implement, and validate Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware. Demonstrate knowledge of spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations. Assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and nontechnical audiences. Basic Qualifications
Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in a technical field + 5 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in a technical field + 3 years of experience Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in a technical field + 8 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in a technical field + 6 years of experience Top Secret clearance required at time of application Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals to achieve mission success Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience Scripting experience Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators Ability to task and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment Experience with at least one Spacecraft Subsystem (ACS, GNC, CDH, COMM, EPS, Thermal, FSW) Experience with spacecraft architecture development Prior experience conducting on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations Experience writing technical documents for external customers Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews Compensation and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 The above salary ranges are general guidelines; offers are determined based on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply depending on the position. Long Term Incentives may be available for VP/Director roles. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and PTO. The application period for the job posting is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs. Equal Opportunity
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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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