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Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to serve as an Engineering lead for a space mission payload critical to our nation to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role includes Engineering and project management through all phases of the program, from concept development and industry trade study preliminary and detailed design, payload integration & test, space vehicle integration and test and potentially on-orbit demonstration.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your mission, should you choose to accept:

• Functioning as the primary payload interface for customers, program management, product line engineering leadership, mission assurance and subsystem engineering teams
• Providing Technical Support / Oversight including
  • Conducting technical trades in coordination with the Mission and Space Vehicle SE teams
  • Ownership of payload specs and requirements traceability 
  • Developing and managing Interface-Control Documents (ICD) between the prime and sub-contractor
  • Playing a key role in major program milestone and readiness reviews
  • Planning, design, and execution of testing strategies to ensure payload qualification, exercise payload functionality and measure performance
  • Supporting the development of operational mission scenarios and payload concepts of operations

• Payload sub-contractor oversight, including cost and schedule performance including
  • Review / Tech Eval of subcontractor proposals
  • Cost account manager (CAM) for Payload WBSs using EVMS
  • Recognizing and mitigating payload related issues and risks

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 10 years of professional experience
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Experience working medium size or larger Government programs
• Experience in managing sub-contractors
• Knowledge of aerospace environmental testing standards
• Experience with spacecraft design, development integration and test
• Experience with payload integration inclusive of ICD development

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• 15+ yrs of direct experience with Space systems
• Established network of contacts in other NG divisions/sectors/programs
• Proposal experience
• CAM experience

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• Design / Engineering
  
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  • Assists Senior Engineers in design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
    
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    • Developing design document narratives
      
    • Perform requirements analysis
      
    • Understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
      
    • Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
      
    • Comment Resolution
      
    
    
    
  • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
    
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    • Review design document narratives
      
    • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
      
    • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
      
    • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
      
    • Assist in reviewing project specifications
      
    • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
      
    
    
    
  
  
  
• Programming
  
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  • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
    
  
  
  
• Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
  
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  • Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
    
  • Preparation of test reports
    
  • Originates test procedures
    
  • Commissioning of deployed systems
    
  • Development of test equipment and simulation devices
    
  • Perform Factory and Field Testing
    
  
  
  
• Maintenance
  
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  • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
    
  • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems
    
  
  
  

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• Estimates
  
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  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
    
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
    
  • Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
    
  • Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors
    
  
  
  
• Personnel Management
  
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  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
    
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
    
  
  
  

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• Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 2-5 years field experience
  
• Associate degree in the electrical or mechanical field (add 3 years field experience)
  
• High school diploma (add 5 years field experience)
  
• 2-5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  
• Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  
• Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  
• Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  
• Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  
• Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  
• Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  

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• Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  
• Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  
• Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  
• Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)
  

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• Required Certifications
  
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  • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    
  • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
    
  
  
  
• Preferred Licenses / Certifications
  
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  • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    
  • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    
  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
    
  
  
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.
  

Job Title: Executive Administrative Assistant

Work Model: Hybrid Work Arrangement (HWA)

Location: Reston, VA

Onsite Requirement: 3–4 days per week to provide executive and team support.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership.

In this role, you will act as a trusted administrative partner, supporting executives and engineering teams by managing calendars, coordinating operational activities, and ensuring the smooth functioning of daily office operations. You will also support the organization’s expanding robotics and research initiatives through procurement coordination, onboarding support, and cross-team administrative collaboration.

This position requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders and executives.
• Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and coordinating across teams.
• Prepare meeting agendas, documents, and presentations.

Team and Operational Support

• Provide administrative support to engineering and research teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and ensure smooth communication between teams.
• Serve as “boots-on-the-ground” operational support for team members onsite.

Procurement and Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate procurement activities including purchase orders (POs), vendor communication, and equipment tracking.
• Support ordering and management of lab equipment and computer hardware for robotics and engineering teams.

Onboarding Support

• Assist with onboarding new team members as the organization expands.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics including workspace setup, equipment, and access to systems.

Office Administration

• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and managing documentation.
• File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
• Manage information requests and distribute communications appropriately.

Event and Meeting Coordination

• Organize and coordinate internal meetings, leadership sessions, and team events.
• Prepare agendas and logistical arrangements for committee or leadership meetings.

Administrative Collaboration

• Partner with other executive assistants across the organization to support cross-divisional initiatives.
• Provide backup coverage for other executive assistants when needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of administrative or executive assistant experience, preferably supporting senior leadership.
• Proven experience managing complex executive calendars.
• Strong proficiency in Office tools, including:
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a large technology organization.
• Experience supporting engineering or technical teams.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management, and equipment tracking.
• Experience coordinating on boarding and team events.

Key Skills

• Executive Calendar Management
• Administrative & Team Support
• Procurement Coordination
• Vendor and Equipment Management
• Event Planning and Meeting Coordination
• Organizational and Time Management
• Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Reliability and responsiveness in supporting executives and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently.
• Timely completion of assignments and operational support activities.
• Strong collaboration with leadership, engineering teams, and administrative partners.

Why Join This Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team supporting innovative research initiatives within a fast-moving organization. You will play a critical role in enabling senior leadership and engineering teams to operate effectively while contributing to a growing and impactful program.

Interested candidates can directly share their resume copy at my email-

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• Assist with managing projects, plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering Commissioning role for large facility projects.
  
• The commissioning experts adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures.
  
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
  
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports with limited supervision as needed; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results.
  
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
  
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation; Follow company QC process and procedures.
  
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  

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• 3-5 years' experience in the Engineering Field
  
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
  
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience is preferred
  
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
  
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
  
• Up to 75% travel
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  

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• Bachelor's / Associates Degree in engineering a plus or comparable experience
  

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• Occasionally move objects 10-50lbs.
  
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
  
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
  

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

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• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
  
• Flexible Spending Account Options
  
• 401K Plan
  
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here

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• Manage projects, plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering Commissioning role for large facility projects.
  
• The commissioning experts adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures.
  
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
  
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results.
  
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
  
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation; Follow company QC process and procedures.
  
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  
• Verify results of test reports
  
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed.
  
• Must be US citizen
  
• Must be able to travel approximately 75% of time
  

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• Bachelor's / Associates Degree in engineering a plus or comparable experience
  
• 3-5 experience in the Engineering Field
  
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
  
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
  
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
  
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  

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• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  

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• No Certificates or licenses required
  

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• No supervisory responsibilities with this position
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  

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• Manage projects, plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering Commissioning role for large facility projects.
  
• The commissioning experts adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures.
  
• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
  
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects; Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results.
  
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, etc.
  
• System Assembly; Commission plan preparation; Follow company QC process and procedures.
  
• Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  
• Verify results of test reports
  
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed.
  
• Must be US citizen
  
• Must be able to travel approximately 75% of time
  

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• Bachelor's / Associates Degree in engineering a plus or comparable experience
  
• 3-5 experience in the Engineering Field
  
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission critical projects a big plus
  
• Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
  
• Electrical equipment testing experience in a Critical Facilities / facility environment
  
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  

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• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
  

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• No Certificates or licenses required
  

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• No supervisory responsibilities with this position
  

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• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.