Principal/Sr Principal Mission Engineer

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsPrincipal/Sr Principal Mission EngineerUnited States-Virginia-Dulles No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10239415Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering, is hiring a qualified Principal or Senior Principal Mission Engineer for missions within the Space Superiority Division. Successful candidates for this position will work in a technical role for space and ground programs in Dulles, VA. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge programs and new mission areas in the following areas to support next generation space capabilities.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCONOPS and Mission AnalysisSystems Level Integration and TestMission Modeling and SimulationVerification and ValidationResource Logistics and ExecutionMission Operations SupportModel Based Systems EngineeringBasic Qualifications: For Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhDSr. Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in technical field + 8 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in technical field + 6 years of experience; or a PhD and 3+ years of experienceUnderstanding of Systems Engineering principles and practicesExperience in requirements management, system architecture development, and CONOPs.Current or active Top Secret/SCI security clearance at time of applicationPreferred Experience:Experience with a space or ground system development programExperience presenting to customersExperience working with a cross-discipline teamExperience in Space Superiority mission design, satellite ground software, distributed modeling & simulationUnderstanding of system of system architecture designs the interplay between various national security customers and productsMission system requirements, verification/validation planning, mission planning/execution, mission analysis, modeling/simulation, system trade studiesProficiency in any modeling and simulation tools: Cameo, STK, Matlab, AFSIM, Python Your PrivacyBy clicking “Accept All Cookies” you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.Learn MoreCookies Settings Reject All Accept All CookiesPrivacy Preference CenterWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences, or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect. The information does not usually identify you directly, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to learn more and change our default settings. Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. More informationAllow All Manage Consent PreferencesStrictly Necessary CookiesAlways ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.    You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.Performance Cookies Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.    All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore...