Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
The team is looking for a Senior Hardware/Electrical Integration Engineer to support the Space Vehicle Testbed (SVTB) team. The selected candidate is expected to support hardware and electrical integration for the Space Vehicle Testbeds test facility that provides a high fidelity, hardware-in-the-loop, real-time, closed-loop simulation of a space vehicle that leverages product line bus heritage. This representation of the space vehicle demands integration of a hybrid Engineering Model (EM) and software simulation design, Bus Flight Software, Databases (MCTDb & DSATs), Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS), Communication Payload (CPL), Mission Payload (MPL), Engineering Ground Support Equipment, ground element workstations, and flight-like harnessing (TT&C and EM-to-EM interfaces). The final design will be applied to meet compatibility testing and flight software validation objectives that are crucial for meeting mission needs and addressing accommodation challenges for the broader Electrical Systems and Flight Software organizations.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Candidate must have a sound foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
-The Sr. Hardware/Electrical Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and maintenance of the testbed facility, managing the setup and configuration of the testbed, procuring parts, managing fabrication, and supporting test engineering objectives inclusive of V&V test execution and analyzing and troubleshooting anomalous behavior in hardware systems.
-Experience in hardware integration and management as well as Verification & Validation testing for testbeds or Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) required.
-Ownership over the testbed hardware design, directly collaborating with the Space Vehicle Testbed Sub-Project Manager to assess ECRs (Engineering Change Request) flowed through Engineering Review Board (ERB) for impacts, define solution trade space, and lead solution implementation.
-Experience in technical leadership inclusive of technical baseline management and execution of major technical reviews.
-Demonstrate decisiveness and ability to make sound technical judgments and recommendations with limited information.
-Ability to motivate and guide teams and activities without having formal “ownership” of the staff supporting those activities.
-Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic stakeholders.
-Perform system integration as well as verification and validation (V&V).
-Exhibit proficiency in electrical hardware troubleshooting.
-Exhibit proficiency in software scripting and debugging in DSATS (Direct Support Automatic Test Systems) and Python.
-Lead configuration of the Testbed Facility.
-Oversee procurement, fabrication, and manufacturing of parts.
Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer – Level 5:
-Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience OR
-Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 10+ years of engineering experience OR
-PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience
-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application and prior to start date. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
-Experience with common spacecraft subsystem hardware and/or models as well as test support equipment (ACS, AFM, EGSE, EPS, FSW, C&DH, TCS, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications for Systems Engineer – Level 5:
-Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
-Strong communication and time management skills
-Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
-Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes
-Ability to proficiently use tools such as MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Jira, and DOORS
-Familiarity with DSATS (Direct Support Automatic Test Systems).
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 or more years of engineering experience, or a master's degree and 10 or more years, or a PhD and 8 or more years
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application and prior to start date
- Sound foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
- Experience with hardware integration and management and verification and validation testing for testbeds or Assembly, Integration, and Test
- Experience with common spacecraft subsystem hardware or models and test support equipment
- Experience in technical leadership, technical baseline management, and major technical reviews
- Electrical hardware troubleshooting proficiency
- Software scripting and debugging proficiency in DSATS and Python
- Collaborative teamwork ability
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of systems engineering processes
- Proficiency with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Jira, and DOORS
- Familiarity with DSATS
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