Space Systems Launch & Ops Engineer – Senior

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 109,000 - 163,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Space Systems area. The role supports the Mission and Payload Programs, working to develop and sustain optimized product lines with a focus on space operations, testing and system integration in the Rolling Meadows, IL region.

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required. The position offers opportunities to define CONOPS, translate them into detailed procedures, and contribute to the design and improvement of mission

Qualifications

BS in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical degree with applicable years of experience.
Experience with space/ground system integration and test operations.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility.

Responsibilities

Define and refine mission execution in partnership with lead and team.
Develop CONOPS and refine mission employment approaches.
Translate CONOPS into procedures, checklists and playbooks.
Design, test and improve tools and processes for mission ops.
Plan and execute operational rehearsals, simulations and demos.
Document system operations, hardware configurations and software behaviors.
Collaborate across teams; travel up to 50%, up to 2 weeks at a time.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

PERL

Analytical data tools

Space systems

Scripting

Automation

Education

Electrical Engineering (BS)

Aerospace Engineering (BS)

Physics (BS)

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

Dashboards

Job description

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required. The position offers opportunities to define CONOPS, translate them into detailed procedures, and contribute to the design and improvement of mission

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