Space Flight Operations Engineer - On-Orbit Missions

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks an early-career Space Flight Operations Engineer to support on-orbit operations for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. You will monitor telemetry, develop scripts, and operate custom tools to analyze data and resolve anomalies.

Requirements include a TS clearance and MATLAB/Python proficiency, with willingness to support shift work in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 2+ years in Aerospace/Defense development or testing.
• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Coding skills in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Willingness to support shift work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite telemetry during ops shifts.
• Develop and modify scripts/tools to analyze payload data and support diagnostics.
• Assist with discrepancy reports, anomaly resolution, and mission performance evaluation.
• Perform on-orbit operations support and system testing with lab assets.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Shift work

Education

BS in STEM

MS degree

Tools

RF test environments

RADAR integration and test

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks an early-career Space Flight Operations Engineer to support on-orbit operations for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. You will monitor telemetry, develop scripts, and operate custom tools to analyze data and resolve anomalies.

Requirements include a TS clearance and MATLAB/Python proficiency, with willingness to support shift work in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.