Mission Operations Engineer – Level 2/3 (Onsite, SCI)

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ, seeks a Mission Operations Engineer at Level 2 or 3 for onsite work on critical satellite operations. The role involves developing and testing on-orbit scripts, procedures, and telemetry tools, collaborating with systems engineers, and ensuring readiness through reviews and rehearsals.

The position features a 9/80 work schedule, potential travel, and a strong emphasis on documentation, tests, and mission success in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree with relevant professional experience.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance at time of application is required.
• Experience with at least one Space/Subsystem (ADCS/GNC, C&DH, comms, power, thermal, flight software, orbital dynamics).
• System engineering experience or coursework related to system design.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission operations support to NGSS Satellite programs.
• Develop and test on-orbit operational scripts and procedures.
• Test on-orbit products using simulators and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop procedures, scripts, telemetry pages, and related products.
• Work with systems engineers to create operational documentation for on-orbit checkout and commissioning.

Skills

SCI clearance

Communication skills

Perl scripting

Education

STEM degree (B.S. or higher)

Master’s in STEM (optional)

Tools

LabVIEW

Simics

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ, seeks a Mission Operations Engineer at Level 2 or 3 for onsite work on critical satellite operations. The role involves developing and testing on-orbit scripts, procedures, and telemetry tools, collaborating with systems engineers, and ensuring readiness through reviews and rehearsals.

The position features a 9/80 work schedule, potential travel, and a strong emphasis on documentation, tests, and mission success in a high-security environment.