Space Vehicle Engineer – Top Secret Clearance (Space Satellite 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.

Space Vehicle Engineer

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking Vehicle Engineers to be members of a cross-discipline specialist engineering team located in Colorado Springs, CO responsible for spacecraft analytical support, system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses. The team also provides program expertise on engineering subsystems and maintains a baseline of operational products for a complex system. The candidate will have an active role in shaping the basis of how to execute planning and operations. The candidate should be a self-starter who has a passion for space and wants to be part of a team who shares that passion.

 Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Support on-orbit operations throughout the flight demonstration and sustainment phases
• Investigation and diagnosis of unexpected system signatures
• Supporting the coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinating across multiple contractor organizations including customer and external system partners to diligently accomplish all tasks
• Quantitative assessment of spacecraft performance and system trending
• Providing 24x7on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies. May involve periodic rotating crew shifts to maintain proficiency. 
• Development and improvement of operations procedures or processes
• Development and improvement of operational scripts, including unit testing and system testing
• Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task-based objectives

Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and 2 years experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance and SSBI 
• U.S. citizen
• Experience conducting real-time operations of satellites
• Strong background in satellite engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
• Experience with developing and presenting briefing slides to senior leaders and executive level personnel
• Ability to work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period and periodic rotating shifts
• Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products and training materials
• Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
• Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++
• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight
• Experience with mission planning and/or orbit analysis
• Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S Government Agency or Contractor

Salary Range: $77,000 USD - $108,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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