Apply on Employer Site

Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Space Vehicle Chief Engineer – Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) - R10218530

Dulles, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$177K/yr - $221K/yr

10+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a qualified Systems Engineer for the Chief Engineer role in a Space Vehicle Development program. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team in the design and development of a Space Vehicle, while also engaging with senior leadership and managing technical oversight.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serving as the primary technical advisor to the program manager

Lead/Provide major support to the entire space segment technical team

Assisting senior program leadership on shaping customer acquisition strategy

Leveraging NG capabilities and technologies to meet customer goals and objectives

Coordinating internal responses to cross-segment issues and providing high level briefings on major decision points to senior leadership

Ensuring that all engineering teams adhere to sound engineering processes, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards

Planning and managing technical reviews

Working with the lead systems engineer to ensure that givers/receivers, GFx and other roadblocks are quickly identified and countered

Leading / supporting on-ramp of new system capabilities through studies or ECPs

Managing the integration of complex payloads onto an existing platform

Mentoring, training, and directing junior staff

Qualification

Space mission developmentSpacecraft designTeam leadershipSpace Security DomainCommunication skillsData drivenSchedule drivenProblem solverEngineering project managementMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related technical field, and 12 years of applicable experience; a Master's Degree and 10 years of applicable experience

Must possess a current or active Top Secret / SCI Clearance at time of application

Experience with space mission development / architecture, as well as spacecraft design and development

Experience working small- or medium-size Government programs

Experience leading a team of engineers

Demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal and written) with experience briefing executive and customer leadership

Experience in the Space Security Domain