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 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 Space Systems seeks an experienced Launch Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in our Gilbert, AZ location.

The Launch Systems Integration (LSI) Engineer will integrate Northrop Grumman Space Vehicles onto the selected launch vehicle, coordinate processing at the launch base, and conduct launch and ascent operations. In addition, the LSI Engineer will manage the interface between Northrop Grumman and the other launch campaign stakeholders, including the Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC), the Launch Range (Range), launch base processing facilities, data and communication services, day of launch tracking, and other participants.

Duties include:

Supports mission integration with various Launch Service providers executing the launch mission integration process.

Works on all aspects of launch from initial planning meetings through launch operations and Day of Launch

Provides direction to all mission working groups, to include: mission integration, ground operations, flight operations, planning/execution, and Day-of-Launch

Provides technical services for mission program reviews, integrated schedule development/management, rehearsal support, and daily status reporting  

Develops launch mission planning tasks and develops key program documentation

Oversee execution team of launch integration engineers

Guides the development of all satellite to launch vehicle interface requirements

Reviews and provides technical evaluations of key mission documents to include: Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Interface Control Documents, (ICDs), and Launch base requirements and procedures

Reviews contractor statement of works (SOWs) and technical evaluation of contractor proposals

Develops, prepares, and delivers documentation and coordinates execution for major Launch Readiness Reviews

Tracks all requirements verification documentation in execution of the launch campaign.

Develops and reviews technical assessments and presentations for senior leadership reviews 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field and 12 years of related experience, a Masters Degree in a STEM related field and 10 years of related experience, or a PhD in a STEM related field and 7 years of related experience.
• Must have US Citizenship with active or current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum 9 years space launch experience 
• Knowledge of satellite Systems Engineering, Design, Integration and Test
• Knowledge of the mission integration process, to include experience working launch vehicle to space vehicle interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation and processing, launch readiness, mission interface verification between LV and SV

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other government agencies and mission partners
• Demonstrated ability to work with, guide, and collaborate across a multi-organizations and multi-disciplined team to deliver integrated solutions and mutually beneficial outcome

Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

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 spanet 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.