Space Flight Operations - Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 87,600 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD, seeks a technically skilled engineer to monitor satellite telemetry, run tests, and develop data analysis scripts. You will contribute to the full space design lifecycle under ER-SEIT, from sensors to orbit operations.

Applicants should hold a BS/MS in STEM with 2+ or 5 years of related experience, and possess DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access. Proficiency in MATLAB or Python is required, with occasional shift work expected.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 2+ years aerospace or defense experience.
• MS degree with relevant experience may substitute.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze satellite telemetry during on-shift operations.
• Test systems with on-orbit payloads and lab assets.
• Develop scripts to analyze payload data for debugging and performance evaluation.
• Create software tools for trending, testing, analysis, and workflow.
• Help adjudicate discrepancy reports and resolve anomalies.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

Job description

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and enjoy the process.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER‑SEIT), the role provides an opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle, from sensors to payloads to full satellites, supporting ClassA to ClassD missions and on‑orbit operational support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts.
• Perform system tests with on‑orbit payloads and/or lab assets such as engineering development units and simulators.
• Develop and script code to analyze and interpret payload data for debugging, troubleshooting, and system performance evaluation.
• Create, refine, and operate custom software tools for trending, testing, analysis, and operational workflow.
• Help adjudicate discrepancy reports and resolve anomalies.

Basic Requirements

• Level2: BS in STEM with 2years of work experience in aerospace or defense industry development or test; or an MS degree with relevant experience.
• Level3: BS in STEM with 5years of relevant experience; or 3years with an MS.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Willingness to work occasional shifts, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Experience with RF test environments.
• Familiarity with RADAR operation.
• Experience with RADAR integration and test.
• Experience conducting on‑orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies.
• Active SCI clearance.

Salary

Primary Level: $87,600–$131,400. Secondary Level: $108,800–$163,200. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.

Benefits

The role includes health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, payroll‑deductible benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman EEO.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel

No travel required.

Security Clearance

Top Secret clearance required. Must hold a U.S. Citizenship.

Application Information

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.