Space Network Engineer TS/SCI Poly — On‑Site

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Space Network / Communications Systems Engineer for on-site work at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO, as part of the FROST program. This internship path through SkillBridge targets transitioning service members into a full-time role, with a 40-hour work week and structured professional development.

The role liaises with NRO/SCN, supports real-time operations, and emphasizes system engineering, documentation, and briefings for government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience, or Master’s with 3 years’ experience.
• High School diploma with 9 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes.
• Familiar with Agile development.
• Familiar with satellite operations or other similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Space Systems and satellite systems Leadership developing systemsrequirements and provide systems engineering solutions.
• End-to-end system development and modernization of space and ground system.
• Assist developing plans and tasks; support risk management processes and methods.
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work status, briefs to government as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile development

Satellite operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

Linux

Windows servers

Oracle/SQL Databases

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Space Network / Communications Systems Engineer for on-site work at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO, as part of the FROST program. This internship path through SkillBridge targets transitioning service members into a full-time role, with a 40-hour work week and structured professional development.

The role liaises with NRO/SCN, supports real-time operations, and emphasizes system engineering, documentation, and briefings for government stakeholders.