Staff Systems Engineer (*Active TS/SCI required)

bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced senior-level Systems Engineerin the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of our Fairfax, VA or Linthicum MD office.
Position Overview:

• This position requires multidiscipline knowledge in all areas related to systems engineering including systems design, modeling, requirements development, and integration and test.

• Diplomatically interface with all levels of management, employees, internal and external customers, and vendors

• Experience writing and reviewing CONOPS

This position will be located at either our *Fairfax Virginia *or Linthicum Maryland locations. (Compensation varies per location)
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application

• Must have a completed STEM degree with below years of experience in systems engineering [a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics]

• 12 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's (STEM)

• 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's (STEM)

• 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D. (STEM)

• Must have experience on all of the below:

• Experience with requirements development, decomposition, software verification, and generating system and segment-level test procedures

• Data Analysis & RF Mission processing

• Experience using Jira and Agile processes during day-to-day work

• Experience with Interface Control Document development and associated block diagrams

• Experience with creating security and transportation plans

• Experience with JIRA

• Experience in gathering requirements, leading exercises or demonstrations

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Hands-on experience developing and performing real-time executable demo plans

• Strong written and oral communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Detailed familiarity with space system operational documentation

• Mentor newer members of the operations team

• Experience working on Agile programs and methodology

• Understanding and implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering Experience using MBSE & Cameo

• General knowledge of ground segment architecture

To better support our employee's work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.
With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible
*Salary Range: *$163,200 - $256,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.