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Space Systems Engineer Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Virginia-Dulles
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At 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 seeks a Systems Engineer Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Dulles, Virginia. As a Systems Engineer in the LSI (Launch Services Integration) role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end integration of Northrop Grumman space vehicles onto the selected launch vehicle, coordination of launch base processing, and execution of launch and ascent operations. You will serve as a primary technical interface between Northrop Grumman and key launch campaign stakeholders, including the Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC), launch range, launch base processing facilities, data and communications providers, day‑of‑launch tracking organizations, and other mission participants. Key Responsibilities: • Lead space vehicle integration with various Launch Service providers • Plan and execute all aspects of the launch lifecycle, from early integration studies through transport, SV checkout, fueling, rehearsals, launch operations, and day-of-launch activities. • Plan and manage launch site operations and logistics in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. • Prepare, review, and secure acceptance of launch range safety documentation in accordance with SSCMAN 91-710 . • Identify, assess, and mitigate spacecraft hazards using the processes described in MIL-STD-882 . • Coordinate range operations, including preparation and delivery of required range products for the space vehicle (e.g., OR/OD deliverables). • Plan and execute trailblazers/pathfinders, interface simulators, separation system fit checks and match-mates. • Lead and/or participate in mission working groups, including mission integration, ground operations, flight operations, and day‑of‑launch forums. • Provide technical support for mission program reviews, integrated schedule development and management, rehearsal planning and execution, and daily status reporting during launch campaigns. • Develop space vehicle–to–launch vehicle interface definition and requirements documentation, including Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and launch base requirements and procedures. • Prepare and deliver documentation in support of major Launch Readiness Reviews, and coordinate execution of associated closure actions. 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. Basic Qualifications: • Systems Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience OR Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipl