Systems Engineer - Level 4

Systems Engineer - Level 4At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 4 to serve as a Deputy Lead Systems Engineer for a satellite mission program in Gilbert, Arizona.The Deputy Lead Systems Engineer will assist in leading the space segment technical team and coordinating systems engineering activities across a multidisciplinary organization. The role encompasses systems analysis and trade studies, engineering baseline and interface management, requirements and verification and validation (V&V) management, integration and test campaign development and execution, subcontractor technical oversight, Control Account Manager (CAM) duties, and preparation and presentation of Systems Engineering content at major technical reviews and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).This position combines technical individual-contributor responsibilities with engineering leadership. The successful candidate may also support architecture studies, mission activities, and traditional Systems Engineering functions. The Lead Systems Engineer is expected to work independently, apply prior experience to direct design, analysis, integration, and execution efforts, and proactively identify and mitigate space segment technical issues and risks while operating within established budget and schedule constraints.Responsibilities:Assist in leading/providing major support to the entire space segment technical teamCoordinate and optimize space vehicle design, processing and mission successTroubleshoot and develop solutions to complex problems that the program may encounterDevelop, author and/or provide input to major program data products and other deliverablesTechnical management of program elementsPlan and conduct of technical reviews and technical baselineWrite status and technical performance reviews and reportsMentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise junior staffMust be able to recognize and mitigate technical issues and risks while operating within budget and on scheduleThe 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 teamBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 4+ years of relevant experienceCandidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance at time of application and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.Technical experience in systems engineering and integration of complex systems, including space systems development, manufacture, test or operations, including previous technical or project leadership positionsUnderstanding of spacecraft detailed design, integration & testMust be proactive. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutionsAbility to lead a diverse multi-discipline Engineering teamPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with 6+ years of relevant experienceExperience in system architecture & CONOPs developmentActive U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.