Mission Execution Architect Lead — Space Systems

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an experienced Mission Execution Planning Team Lead to partner with government customers and operators, design and execute risk-reduction activities, and ensure mission objectives are met. You will guide a small team of engineers while interfacing with high-level stakeholders on satellite operations.

The role requires extensive knowledge of dynamic satellite operations, RPO, and on-site collaboration under security constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM field with 12+ years in related engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or operations)
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance at time of application
• Understanding of Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and dynamic satellite trajectories

Responsibilities

• Envision end state of Mission Execution Planning Team against dynamic priorities
• Lead and represent the team in missions planning and risk reduction activities
• Manage a team of 3–5 mission engineers supporting end user activities

Skills

Scripting languages

Modeling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

STK

Freeflyer

Python

STOL

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an experienced Mission Execution Planning Team Lead to partner with government customers and operators, design and execute risk-reduction activities, and ensure mission objectives are met. You will guide a small team of engineers while interfacing with high-level stakeholders on satellite operations.

The role requires extensive knowledge of dynamic satellite operations, RPO, and on-site collaboration under security constraints.