Space Principal/ Sr. Principal Launch and Operations Systems Engineer
Job Summary
The Mission and Payload Programs organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks individuals with bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces in inventing the future. This position is part of our Space Sector Eastern Region SEIT Engineering Organization located at Rolling Meadows, IL.
Responsibilities
- Lead rapid integration of complex ground software to prepare for delivery to Spacecraft Operations end user
- Rapid development of procedures and scripts to use the ground software, data inputs, simulators, and hardware in the loop
- Train ground operators
- Lead development and SIL checkout of activation procedures
- Requires excellent interpersonal skills, experience with end user engagement, and comfort briefing technical results to customers
Qualifications
- Principal Systems Engineer: BS + 5 years of experience; MS + 3 years of experience; PhD + 0 years of experience
- Senior Principal Systems Engineer: BS + 8 years of experience; MS + 6 years of experience; PhD + 3 years of experience
- BS and/or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related technical degree
- Proficiency in analytical data tools and programming languages like Python, MATLAB
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Benefits
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Pay
Basic Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.