Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Civil Space Systems

At 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. Successful candidates for this position will be a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer within the Tactical Space Division at Northrop Grumman Space Systems located in Dulles, VA. The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting key Systems Engineering (SE) deliverables as part of an Worksite Owner (WSO) Team for the Module-level Worksite assessments. This role is intended to blend SE coordination between multiple HALO Worksite Stakeholders, including: Human Systems Integration (HSI), Mechanical Engineering, and various subsystems and component providers. The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer is expected to help guide the group of WSOs and train junior WSO team members. An ideal candidate would have experience in Human Factors (HF) engineering, specifically with applying HF aspects to spacecraft design on an inter-disciplinary team. A strong background in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Human Factors is preferred. The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer would report directly to HALO Engineering Management. The Sr. Principal Systems Engineer position is expected to complete tasks under only general direction, independently determine and develop approach to solutions. Completed tasks are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Sr. Principal Systems Engineer is expected to interact frequently with inter-organizational and outside customer contacts and is expected to represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.