Job ID: MH20170401-37801

With projected annual revenues of $4.5 billion, approximately 12,500 employees, and operations in about 20 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it’s a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition.

United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential.

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Job Summary

The Principal Systems Engineer will support the continued design and development of a common avionics architecture for the Minotaur Program and Pegasus Stratolaunch program (a new program to launch multiple Pegasus vehicles off of a new aircraft design). The Principal Systems Engineer will be involved in the following activities for the common avionics architecture efforts: requirements definition, requirements verification, development of Systems Integration & Test documentation, as well as other system engineering activities during the design, integration, and testing of the new components.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors Degree (BS) in Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of related experience. Electrical or Systems engineering background preferred
• Experience performing systems analysis and design, requirements decomposition and allocation, and requirements verification
• Experience with spacelift avionics components, design, and interfaces
• Strong MS Office skills is required.
• Ability to work in a fast pace team environment and multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems
• DOORS experience desired
• Travel availability 10%

Education and Experience

Requires BS in Engineering & 7 years or Masters in Engineering & 5 years or PhD & 2 years.

Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products – and your ideas – into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you’ll be amazed at what you can do!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D