Space Systems Launch & Operations Engineer (Top Secret)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL, seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead rapid integration of complex ground software for spacecraft operations. The role includes developing procedures, training operators, and leading activation procedures, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications include BS or MS in engineering or physics and hands-on Python/MATLAB experience; a DoD Top Secret clearance is required or must be obtainable.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid integration of complex ground software for spacecraft operations.
• Develop procedures and scripts for ground software, data inputs, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop.
• Train ground operators and oversee activation procedures.
• Engage with customers and brief technical results clearly.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Education

BS in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Eng or related

MS in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Eng or related

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Rolling Meadows, IL, seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead rapid integration of complex ground software for spacecraft operations. The role includes developing procedures, training operators, and leading activation procedures, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications include BS or MS in engineering or physics and hands-on Python/MATLAB experience; a DoD Top Secret clearance is required or must be obtainable.