Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division, seeks a qualified Systems Engineer located in Dulles, VA. This Lead Systems Engineering role is responsible for leading the Mako program space segment technical team, which includes the following duties: systems analysis and trades, coordinating space segment engineering activities, engineering baseline management, interface management, requirements/V&V management, integration & test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, CAM/EVMS duties, preparing/presenting SE material at all major reviews and PMRs.

The responsibilities includes 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 Lead 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead/Provide major support to the entire space segment technical team.

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

• 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

• Able to recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on schedule.

• 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:

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application

• B.S. in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 14+ years of experience; Master’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or PhD and 10+ years of 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active or current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

• Experience in system architecture & CONOPs development

• Experience with Integration & Test of spacecraft systems

• Experience with various technical tools such as MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO

• Experience and/or training in Earned Value Management Systems