Systems Engineering Support A - Dulles, VA, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

Category:
Engineering


Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Tactical Space Systems Division, seeks a qualified Systems Engineering Leader to support the EspaSat-L product line.

This Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the 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 duties, preparing and 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.

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

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.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field, 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
Has a complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team
Master's Degree in Engineering

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.