Spacecraft Vehicle Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Base: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Spacecraft systems engineering
Technical leadership and mentorship
Spacecraft integration and test
Northrop Grumman employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally and have a pioneering spirit to invent the future

Job Summary

  • Northrop Grumman employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally and have a pioneering spirit to invent the future.
  • The role involves leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver fully mission-capable spacecraft and supporting launch and on-orbit operations.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401k, educational assistance, flexible schedules, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

Northrop Grumman employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally and have a pioneering spirit to invent the future.

Salary

Base: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and potential long term incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, paid time off, flexible schedules

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft systems engineering
  • Technical leadership and mentorship
  • Spacecraft integration and test
  • Launch and on-orbit operations
  • Requirements and interface management
  • Cross-disciplinary team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Model-based systems engineering
  • Experience with MATLAB and STK
  • Orbital mechanics knowledge
  • Mission operations experience
  • Earned Value Management training
  • Strong verbal and written communication

Key Requirements

  • BS in STEM with 8+ years experience or MS in STEM with 6+ years experience
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Top-Secret Clearance and SCI/SSBI
  • Prior technical or project leadership experience
  • Strong systems engineering background
  • Experience in spacecraft hardware, integration, test, launch, or mission operations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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