Space Flight Operations Engineer Systems (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 88,000 - 131,000

Full time

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD, seeks an early-career engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a Space RADAR satellite constellation. Position requires a TS clearance, willingness to work shifts, and experience with MATLAB/Python tooling.

You will engage in telemetry analysis, system testing, and tool development while contributing to mission success across MOD/space platforms. This on-site role offers growth in a defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

  • BS in STEM with 2 years in Aerospace or Defense industry; or MS degree.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
  • Coding skills in MATLAB and/or Python.
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Familiarity 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 abnormalities.
  • Active SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring, trending, and analyzing satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts.
  • System test with on-orbit payloads and/or lab assets; coding/script development to analyze payload data for debug/troubleshooting and system performance evaluation; develop/operate custom software tools during trending, testing, analysis, and operational workflow; assist in discrepancy report adjudication and anomaly resolution.
  • Assist in discrepancy report adjudication and anomaly resolution

Skills

MATLAB
Python
Shift work

Education

BS in STEM
MS degree

Tools

MATLAB
Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No 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 and inventive 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 join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No 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 and inventive 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 join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking an early-career engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance (O&M) for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites.

  • monitoring, trending, and analyzing satellite and payload telemetry during ops shifts
  • system test with on-orbit payloads and/or lab assets (e.g., engineering development units and/or simulators), coding/script development to analyze and interpret payload data for debug/troubleshooting and system performance evaluation, develop/improve/operate custom SW tools during trending, testing, analysis, and operational workflow, and help with discrepancy report adjudication and anomaly resolution
  • BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 2 years of work experience in Aerospace or Defense industry development or test; or any relevant experience with MS degree
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
  • Coding skills, preferably MATLAB and/or Python
  • Willingness to support shift work
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
  • Proficiency coding in MATLAB and/or Python
  • Familiarity 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 abnormalities
  • Active SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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