Space Payload Analyst Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Posted on: 7 Mar 2021
Herndon, VA
Job Description
Description
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for an experienced Space Payload Analyst / Systems Engineer to join our Payload and Ground Systems Engineering, Operations amp; Support team.
Primary duties include monitoring system performance, operation of a high-speed data processing system, regression testing of upgrades or fixes, documenting all anomalies, participating in the anomaly resolution process, documenting system logs, trending and reporting system performance, and maintaining position procedures, manuals, and handbooks. Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic team environment with frequent customer interaction which includes presenting to the customer. Extended shift, night shift, weekend, and on-call support may occasionally be required to support program related anomalies and rehearsals. Program management and Engineering functional management are headquartered with the Space Systems Sector Payload amp; Ground Systems Division in Linthicum, Maryland. Position is located in the Herndon, VA area at a non-Northrop Grumman facility.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications below.
Qualification
This requisition maybe filled at either a principal or senior prinicipal level.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Systems Engineer:
* Bachelor of Science STEM Degree with 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with Master of Science Degree).
* Experience with RF (Radio Frequency) sensor or communication technology.
* Active Top Secret clearance with recent SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation) completed within the last 12 months or active TS/SCI.
Sr Principal Systems Engineer:
* Bachelor of Science STEM Degree with 9 years of relevant experience (7 years with Master, or 3 with PhD.
* Experience with RF (Radio Frequency) sensor or communication technology.
* Active Top Secret clearance with recent SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation) completed within the last 12 months or active TS/SCI.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the following:
* Space RF sensor technology
* Space ground stations
* Space mission, vehicle, and/or payload operation support
* Active TS/SCI clearance
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, VA
Northrop Grumman Corporation, a security company, provides products in the areas of autonomous systems, cyber, space, strikes, and logistics and modernizations in the United States, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Aerospace Systems, Innovation Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services. The Aerospace Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces manned aircrafts, autonomous systems, spacecraft systems, high-energy laser systems, microelectronics, and other systems and sub-systems for use in the areas of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, strike operations, communications, earth observations, and space science.
The Innovation Systems segment designs, develops, integrates, and produces flights, armaments, and space systems. It offers launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems, and ammunitions; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. The Mission Systems segment offers products and services that include C4ISR systems; radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), and acoustic sensors; electronic warfare systems; cyber solutions; space systems; intelligence processing systems; air and missile defense integration systems; navigation systems; and shipboard missiles and encapsulated payload launch systems.
The Technology Services segment provides logistic solutions that supports the full life cycle of platforms and systems. Its products and services include software and system sustainment; modernization of platform and associated subsystems; advanced training solutions; and integrated logistics support. Northrop Grumman Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
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IndustryAerospace and Defense
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No. of Employees85,000
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