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Lead the space segment technical team in optimizing space vehicle design, processing, and mission success. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex problems, authoring program deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience (or equivalent advanced degree) and an active TS/SCI clearance. Candidates must possess strong technical leadership skills and a deep understanding of systems engineering principles.
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer Level 5 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
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 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.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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 reviews and technical baseline
Write status and technical performance reviews and reports
Mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staff
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
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 12 years of professional experience or PhD with 10 years of professional experience
Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines
Must be proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
Ability to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering team
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Engineering
Experience in system architecture & CONOPs development
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
This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.
Offices: 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia 20190, US
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