Flight Operations Engineer, Space Systems (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a flight operations engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites.

Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry, analyzing payload data, developing tools, and aiding anomaly resolution. The role requires occasional night/weekend shifts, with an active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• BS in STEM with 2+ years aerospace/defense experience; MS preferred.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python coding.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts.
• Develop/test software tools to support on-orbit performance and troubleshooting.
• Assist anomaly resolution and discrepancy reports.

Skills

Shift willingness

Team coordination

Education

BS in STEM

MS preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Radar knowledge

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking a flight operations engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites.

Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry, analyzing payload data, developing tools, and aiding anomaly resolution. The role requires occasional night/weekend shifts, with an active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.