Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division, seeks a qualified Senior Staff Systems Engineer to support the HALO program within the Space Systems Division at NGSP located in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ. This Systems Engineering role will serve as the deputy IPT lead and Technical Lead for an Integrated Product Team responsible for the physical layout of the HALO spacecraft. In this role, the individual is responsible for technical execution which includes oversight of the following functions: systems analysis and trades, coordinating engineering activities, engineering baseline management, subcontractor technical oversight, preparing/presenting material at major reviews and PMRs.

The responsibilities include both individual-contributor and leadership roles, within a multi-disciplined engineering team. Successful candidate will also be called upon to support other activities, including architecture studies, mission support, and traditional Systems Engineering functions. In this leadership level role, the Systems Engineer is expected to be self-directed using previous experience to lead design, analysis and execution efforts. Candidates must be able to recognize and mitigate space segment technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Lead/Provide major support to the Mechanical Layout Integrated Product Team

• Lead and optimize space vehicle design, processing and mission success.

• Proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions

• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex problems that the program may encounter.

• Develop, author and/or provide input to major program data products and other deliverables.

• Technical management of program elements

• Plan and conduct of technical reviews and technical baseline

• Write status and technical performance reviews and reports

• Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff

• Must be able to recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule

• Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team

• The candidate will work with cross-discipline team members and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the goals of the program team.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), and 14 years of applicable experience or a Master’s Degree and 12 years of applicable experience.

• Extensive technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems, including space systems development, manufacture, test or operations, including previous technical or project leadership positions

• Understanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & test

• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering

• Experience in system architecture & CONOPs development

• Experience with Class A human-rated spaceflight programs