Satellite Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Operations (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses eligibility

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Operations (Level 4) for our Space Sector in Grand Forks, ND. Travel to Redondo Beach, CA for training may be required for 2 months.

You will lead daily operations, monitor a satellite constellation, and collaborate with engineers to resolve anomalies. Applicants should hold a STEM degree with substantial related experience and a Secret clearance; TS/CI poly and civil engineering experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Space systems engineering experience or satellite operations experience.
• RF communications domain expertise.
• Linux system administration experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills to determine root cause of anomalies.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of staff and management.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 environment with shift work.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day team leadership and progress tracking for satellite operations.
• Provide mission operations support for a constellation of satellites.
• Monitor spacecraft health and status; perform telemetry trending.
• Collaborate with systems and software engineers to investigate anomalies.
• Update operations procedures and develop new procedures as needed.
• Conduct testing using simulators and support on-orbit and ground issue debugging.
• Track space vehicle configuration (hardware and software) and coordinate with mission planners.
• Support constellation operations including shift work (12-hour/night).

Skills

Space systems engineering

Satellite operations

RF communications

Linux system administration

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

24/7 shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Operations (Level 4) for our Space Sector in Grand Forks, ND. Travel to Redondo Beach, CA for training may be required for 2 months.

You will lead daily operations, monitor a satellite constellation, and collaborate with engineers to resolve anomalies. Applicants should hold a STEM degree with substantial related experience and a Secret clearance; TS/CI poly and civil engineering experience are preferred.