Sr Staff Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to serve as an Engineering lead for a space mission payload critical to our nation to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.This role includes Engineering and project management through all phases of the program, from concept development and industry trade study preliminary and detailed design, payload integration & test, space vehicle integration and test and potentially on-orbit demonstration.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Your mission, should you choose to accept:Functioning as the primary payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance and subsystem engineering teamsProviding Technical Support / Oversight includingConducting technical trades in coordination with the Mission and Space Vehicle SE teamsOwnership of payload specs and requirements traceabilityDeveloping and managing Interface-Control Documents (ICD) between the prime and sub-contractorPlaying a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviewsPlanning, design, and execution of testing strategies to ensure payload qualification, exercise payload functionality and measure performanceSupporting the development of operational mission scenarios and payload concepts of operationsPayload sub-contractor oversight, including cost and schedule performance includingReview / Tech Eval of subcontractor proposalsCost account manager (CAM) for Payload WBSs using EVMSRecognizing and mitigating payload related issues and risksIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!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.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 10 years of professional experienceRequires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of applicationExperience working medium size or larger Government programsExperience in managing sub-contractorsKnowledge of aerospace environmental testing standardsExperience with spacecraft design, development integration and testExperience with payload integration inclusive of ICD development  Preferred Qualifications:15+ yrs of direct experience with Space systemsEstablished network of contacts in other NG divisions/sectors/programsProposal experienceCAM experienceCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:#NOVASPACE Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00 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 candidates 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.