Satellite Systems Engineer — Spacecraft Operations (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 136 000 - 204 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance may be available

Overtime and shift differential

Résumé du poste

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer-Spacecraft Operations (Level 4) to lead daily mission ops for a constellation of satellites. This role requires an active secret clearance and willingness to travel for training as needed.

You will collaborate with systems and software engineers, monitor spacecraft health, and develop procedures. The position supports 12-hour/night shifts in a 24/7 environment and offers a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Space systems engineering or satellite operations experience.
• RF communications domain expertise.
• Linux system administration experience.
• Strong problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 environment with shift work.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the team’s day-to-day tasks and progress.
• Provide mission operations support for a constellation of satellites.
• Monitor health and status of spacecraft and perform telemetry trending.
• Collaborate with systems and software engineers on anomaly investigations.
• Update procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance.
• Develop new procedures as required.
• Support system maintenance including software updates.
• Conduct testing using simulators and debug on-orbit issues.
• Coordinate operations with teams at multiple sites.

Connaissances

Space systems engineering

Satellite operations

RF communications

Linux system administration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

24/7 shift readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Description du poste

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer-Spacecraft Operations (Level 4) to lead daily mission ops for a constellation of satellites. This role requires an active secret clearance and willingness to travel for training as needed.

You will collaborate with systems and software engineers, monitor spacecraft health, and develop procedures. The position supports 12-hour/night shifts in a 24/7 environment and offers a path for career growth.