Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Fault Management & System Autonomy

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsPrincipal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Fault Management & System AutonomyUnited States-Virginia-Dulles No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10239101Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector, Eastern Region Engineering is hiring a qualified Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support missions within the Space Superiority Division located in Dulles, VA. The job responsibilities will be as an individual-contributor and deliverable/product lead within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, specifically supporting functions related to Fault Management and System Autonomy (FMSA) for space systems.Duties/Responsibilities:Perform traditional Systems Engineering functions, including requirements synthesis and flow-down, verification/validation planning, system trades study support, systems analysis, coordination of design efforts, and management of technical budgets & interface definitions.The application of these systems engineering functions will be in the context of fault management, system autonomy.The candidate must be able to assist in the formulation of system design, definition of concept of operations, and systems analysis for failure modes and effects, including their identification and mitigation through autonomous or operational controls.Designing, implementing, and validating Fault Management and System Autonomy Flight Software using flight-like simulations and flight hardware.Must be knowledgeable in spacecraft subsystem design, spacecraft testing, flight software best practices, and mission operations.Candidate may be called on to assist in new business activities, such as conceptual design and analysis for proposals and funded studies and may include authoring sections for both.Presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to either technical or nontechnical audiences is required.Basic Qualifications:Principal Systems Engineer - Bachelors of Science degree in technical field + 5 years of experience, or Masters of Science degree in technical field + 3 years of experience; or 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 experienceExperience in Systems Engineering for mission critical applicationsMission and/or vehicle systems engineering experienceSoftware coding or scripting experienceActive Top Secret/SCI security clearance required at time of applicationPreferred Qualifications:Failure analysis or fault management technical experienceExperience defining requirements & interfacesUnderstanding of spacecraft integration & test, launch, and mission operationsExperience developing verification documentationExperience with architecture developmentExperience with spacecraft mission operationsFamiliarity with electrical & computer systemsFamiliarity with command and telemetry databases. 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...