Senior Mission Architect - Space C2 & Simulation (TS)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking Principal/Senior Principal Mission Architect Engineers to define the art of the possible for critical space missions. The role involves building and integrating training platforms using Space Test and Training Modeling and Simulation, coordinating with multiple teams and government end-users.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM with 5 years experience; 3 years with a Master; 1 year with PhD.
• Active Top-Secret clearance at time of application with SCI access.
• Experience in mission planning/orbital analyst roles and RPO.
• Experience with modeling/simulation tools (Space Vehicle Simulators).
• Familiar with C2, mission planning, scene visualization, and astrodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of Space Test and Training Modeling and Simulation capabilities.
• Integrate space vehicle simulators with satellite Mission Planning and C2 Ground Software.
• Collaborate across teams to build a training platform across systems.
• Partner with Government End-Users to support crew training exercises.
• Support feasibility studies and risk reduction analyses.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C

C++

Open Simulation Standards

ICDs

IBDs

Data flow diagrams

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM

Tools

Space Vehicle Simulators

Mission Planning Tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking Principal/Senior Principal Mission Architect Engineers to define the art of the possible for critical space missions. The role involves building and integrating training platforms using Space Test and Training Modeling and Simulation, coordinating with multiple teams and government end-users.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires active TS/SCI clearance.