On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 129 000 - 194 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer to drive mission planning, test execution, and analysis for high-stakes space missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, vendors, and SMEs to ensure realistic and achievable test plans and successful anomaly resolution on complex orbital systems. The position requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and RPO processes, plus active SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM with 8+ years in a related field
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance required
• Experience in mission planning, orbital analysis, or RPO processes
• Familiarity with physics-based simulations and post-processing
• Knowledge of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics, incl. GEO
• Experience with navigation filters and image processing techniques

Responsabilités

• Drive and develop On-Orbit Test activities including mission planning, scenario development, dry-run/rehearsal and test execution
• Perform pre-test and execution actions including mission plan creation & review, safety of flight analysis, and vehicle phasing analysis
• Integrate with vendors, cognizant engineers, SMEs, orbital analysts, and systems engineers to ensure feasible test plans
• Conduct analysis on test feasibility considering limits, constraints, and fuel usage
• Lead on-console operations during On-Orbit Test activities as Test Director
• Lead testing using simulators and assist in resolving discrepancies

Connaissances

Mission planning

Orbital analysis

Astrodynamics

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

FreeFlyer

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Outils

FreeFlyer

Description du poste

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer to drive mission planning, test execution, and analysis for high-stakes space missions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, vendors, and SMEs to ensure realistic and achievable test plans and successful anomaly resolution on complex orbital systems. The position requires a STEM degree with extensive experience in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and RPO processes, plus active SCI