On-Orbit Test Lead — Astrodynamics Engineer

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer to join our Space Sector on-site. The role focuses on mission planning, orbital analysis, and test execution with vendors and cognizant engineers.

This 9/80 schedule includes every other Friday off. A SCI clearance is required at start, and a $15K sign-on bonus is available for qualified external hires. Relocation may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• Experience with mission planning and/or orbital analyst responsibilities.
• Familiarity with physics-based simulations and post-processing results.
• Knowledge of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Experience with satellite operations engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• 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, safety of flight analysis, and vehicle phasing analysis.
• Integrate with vendors and engineers to ensure test plans meet customer intent.
• Conduct analysis on test feasibility considering limits, fuel usage and vehicle capabilities.
• Lead on-console operations during On-Orbit Test activities as Test Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

FreeFlyer

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking an On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer to join our Space Sector on-site. The role focuses on mission planning, orbital analysis, and test execution with vendors and cognizant engineers.

This 9/80 schedule includes every other Friday off. A SCI clearance is required at start, and a $15K sign-on bonus is available for qualified external hires. Relocation may be considered for exceptional candidates.