Sr/Pr Spacecraft Systems Engineer; Top Secret Space Systems; Gilbert
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Spacecraft Systems Engineers to support programs based in Gilbert, Arizona. Spacecraft Systems Engineers are key members of a cross-disciplinary team helping drive the design, development, integration & test, launch, and on-orbit operations of complex space systems and capabilities. As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will have unique opportunities to witness and take part in the entire engineering lifecycle culminating in the on-orbit delivery of fully mission capable space vehicles to our customers.
Come join our team and help us keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
- Support program technical execution in accordance with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering processes and best practices
- Perform technical planning and analyses at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
- Assist requirements development, allocation, and interface definition efforts
- As the system design matures & evolves, utilize different tools and databases to keep technical artifacts up to date and help ensure the technical baseline is maintained
- Play a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
- Author and provide input to program data products and other vital deliverables including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Command & Telemetry Databases (CTDB), test plans, test procedures, and automated test scripts
- Help support critical test campaigns designed to exercise spacecraft functionality, measure performance, and verify survivability in the extreme launch and space environments
- Work directly with and communicate technical and programmatic status to program leadership and Customers
- Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with at least 5 years of experience; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
- Previous engineering experience
- Must have U.S. Citizenship with active DoD Top Secret clearance at time of application
Note:
This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4.
- Electrical engineering and Integration & test experience
- Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
- Possess strong leadership qualities, as well as strong communication skills
- Experience working on spacecraft or aircraft systems
- Experience with scripting languages such as STOL, PERL, and PYTHON
- Experience in systems engineering to include architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management, hardware/software integration, and test planning & execution
- Experience with MATLAB, STK, CORE, DOORS, or CAMEO
- Knowledge across 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
- Knowledge of Launch Vehicles, System Safety, System Reliability, Contamination Control, EMI, Space Environments, and Human Factors
- Experience or training in Earned Value Management Systems
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life…
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