Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer - OneSat ...

Requisition ID: R10188428Category: EngineeringLocation: Oxnard, California, United States of AmericaClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Our facility in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support one of our major programs within the Deployables Operating Unit.This position may be filled as either a Principal (level 3), or a Senior Principal (level 4) Engineer.Overview:The Systems Engineer will be part of the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit Systems Engineering Organization and serve on the OneSat Program team. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for all technical aspects of the SolAero subassembly for Solar Power Modules. Performs System technical planning, requirements and interface management, performance analysis/trades, system integration, verification and validation, and risk management. The key attribute of the Systems Engineering role is to exhibit dynamic range, to be able to lead a team as well as perform as an individual contributor executing specific program tasks.The Systems Engineer may also support other operating units with subsystems such as optics, thermal, structures, propulsion, power management and control, and lasers. Work is performed at all levels of total system product including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, in-orbit deployment, and operation. The successful candidate will ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.Role and Responsibilities:Responsible for all Technical aspects of the SolAero subcontract for Solar Power ModulesOwnership for acceptance of performance and verification buyoff of delivered hardwareCollaboration with the Subcontracts Administrator for the SolAero subcontract to oversee contractual executionCollaboration with the Subcontract Quality Engineer for the SolAero subcontract to ensure delivered qualityDevelop integration, test, verification and validation plansCoordinate/conduct System performance analysisSupports/executes modeling and simulation activitiesDevelops and maintains product technical baselineGate review technical lead (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)Interface with customers, peers, management, and other organizations (ie PMO, manufacturing, quality, outside suppliers)Works with Program Managers, IPT Leads, and other technical personnel to customer technical inquiriesLead problem investigatorTravel to customer and supplier sites as requiredLearn existing business related technologies, keep up to date with new emerging technologies for integration into product portfolioRisk and opportunity managementBasic Qualifications for a Principal (level 3):Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and 5+ years’ related experience; OR 3+ years with a master’s degreeFamiliarity with multi-disciplinary engineeringExperience executing systems engineering tasks such as System requirements management, integration, test, and verificationParticipating in program reviewsPossess analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, manufacturing, quality, and peersProblem prevention and troubleshooting skills, root cause/corrective action experienceExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsUS Citizenship is requiredBasic Qualifications for a Senior Principal (level 4):Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and 9+ years’ related experience; OR 7+ years with a master’s degreeFamiliarity with multi-disciplinary engineeringExperience executing systems engineering tasks such as System requirements management, integration, test, and verificationPreparing and executing detailed program reviewsPossess superior analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, manufacturing, quality, and peersProblem prevention and troubleshooting skills, root cause/corrective action experienceExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsUS Citizenship is requiredPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineeringExperience in Aerospace/Defense product development and manufacturingDemonstrated leadershipUse of first-order mathematical modeling and simulations to assess feasibility, compare technologies and validate experimental resultsSalary Range: $110,300 - $165,500Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17