Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management & System Autonomy

Relocation assistance may be available. Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering is hiring a qualified Principal Systems Engineer to support missions within the Space Superiority Division located in Dulles, VA. The role is an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead position within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting functions related to Fault Management and System Autonomy (FMSA) for space systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions in the context of fault management and system autonomy.
• Assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls.
• Design, implement, and validate Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware.
• Apply knowledge in spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations.
• Support new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies, including authoring sections for both.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical or non-technical audiences through presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field + 5 years of experience, or Master of Science degree in a technical field + 3 years of experience; or a PhD.
• Experience in Systems Engineering for mission-critical applications.
• Mission and/or vehicle systems engineering experience.
• Software coding or scripting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Failure analysis or fault management technical experience.
• Experience defining requirements & interfaces.
• Understanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operations.
• Experience developing verification documentation.
• Experience with architecture development.
• Experience with spacecraft mission operations.
• Familiarity with electrical & computer systems.
• Familiarity with command and telemetry databases.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.