Space Flight Operations Engineer — TS Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 72,700 - 109,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland seeks an early-career engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. The role involves telemetry analysis, testing with on-orbit payloads, and development of data analysis tools.

The position requires a TS clearance and a BS in STEM (or MS with relevant experience); shift work may be required, with opportunities for growth in a cutting-edge space program.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with any work experience in Aerospace or Defense development or test.
• MS degree in STEM is acceptable for Level 2.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, trend, and analyze satellite and payload telemetry during operations shifts.
• Perform system tests with on-orbit payloads and lab assets.
• Develop and improve software tools for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Assist in discrepancy reports, anomaly resolution, and mission operations support.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Education

BS in STEM

MS degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, Maryland seeks an early-career engineer to support on-orbit operations and maintenance for a constellation of Space RADAR satellites. The role involves telemetry analysis, testing with on-orbit payloads, and development of data analysis tools.

The position requires a TS clearance and a BS in STEM (or MS with relevant experience); shift work may be required, with opportunities for growth in a cutting-edge space program.