Space Systems Ground Software Lead for Operations

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems division in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead rapid integration of complex ground software for spacecraft operations. You will work with end users, develop procedures, and train operators while handling activation procedures and cross-functional coordination.

The role requires strong engineering background with DoD Top Secret clearance, and offers growth within the Mission and Payload Programs organization.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related technical degree.
• Proficiency in analytical data tools and programming languages like Python, MATLAB.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid integration of complex ground software for Spacecraft Operations end users.
• Develop procedures and scripts to use ground software, data inputs, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop.
• Train ground operators and lead SIL checkout of activation procedures.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Security clearance

Education

BS/MS in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Ground software integration tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems division in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead rapid integration of complex ground software for spacecraft operations. You will work with end users, develop procedures, and train operators while handling activation procedures and cross-functional coordination.

The role requires strong engineering background with DoD Top Secret clearance, and offers growth within the Mission and Payload Programs organization.