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Mission Systems Engineer (Principal/Sr Principal) - Signatures Limitations and Constraints Management Lead (AHT)

Linthicum HeightsOnsiteFull TimeLead$108,800–$203,600 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Top Secret
  • SCI eligibility
  • Hardware/Software I&T
  • Process Implementation
  • Process Maintenance
  • STEM
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

Nice to have

  • On-Orbit Ops
  • Program Coordination
  • Atlassian Suite
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Bitbucket

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer (Principal/Sr Principal) to lead Signatures, Limitations, and Constraints (SLC) Management for Space RADAR programs in Linthicum, MD. This role involves coordinating SLC development and maintenance throughout the program lifecycle, from initial design to on-orbit operations, and supporting system integration and test activities. The position requires an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility, with experience in Hardware/Software I&T and process implementation. Preferred qualifications include on-orbit operations experience, program coordination, and familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite. The role can be staffed at either the Principal or Sr. Principal level based on experience.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support. 


Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to lead Signatures, Limitations, and Constraints (SLC) Management across our Space RADAR programs.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate with Payload Assembly Integration and Test (PL AI&T), Space Vehicle (SV) AI&T, and Ops teams for development and maintenance SLCs throughout program life cycles from initial design through on-orbit ops
  • Support MSEIT System I&T team in the planning and execution of space-to-ground testing activities
  • Ground Testing, On-Orbit Check-Out, and End-to-End Testing .

This position can be staffed at a Principal or Sr. Principal level based on the Basic Qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Engineer: BS in STEM with 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with MS
  • Sr Principal Engineer: BS in STEM with 8 years relevant experience or 6 years with MS
  • Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility required at time of application
  • Hardware/Software I&T Experience
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining processes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • On-Orbit Ops experience
  • Experience coordinating between program elements
  • Experience identifying, documenting, and using SLCs
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Experience with Space Vehicle tasking and I&T
  • Experience with Radar tasking and I&T
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Active SCI clearance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.

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