Space Systems Training Lead (Level 4) – Onsite

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 129,300 - 193,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Systems Engineer Training Lead – Level4 to design, deliver, and sustain high-quality training on astrodynamics and satellite operations in uncooperative environments. You will blend hands-on mission operations with instructional excellence to prepare operators for missions from LEO to GEO.

The role is 100% onsite in Colorado Springs with occasional off-hours events; relocation assistance may be available and final clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Spacecraft operations experience (satellite operations, mission control, on-orbit mission execution, or closely related role).
• Mission or operations planning experience (e.g., RPO planning, satellite maneuver planning).
• Demonstrated experience supporting a U.S. Government or military customer in an operational or training context.
• Experience using or supporting modeling/simulation tools, preferably for exercises and training events.
• Teaching astrodynamics or orbital mechanics concepts to technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and sustain high-quality training for customers and internal students on astrodynamics, satellite operations, and RPO.
• Prepare operators for missions spanning LEO through GEO.
• Support on-site training events and rehearsals, including occasional off-hours sessions.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Mission planning

Astrodynamics teaching

Technical writing

On-site support

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ yrs

Master’s degree + 6+ yrs

PhD + 4+ yrs

4+ years experience without degree

Tools

STK

GMAT

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Systems Engineer Training Lead – Level4 to design, deliver, and sustain high-quality training on astrodynamics and satellite operations in uncooperative environments. You will blend hands-on mission operations with instructional excellence to prepare operators for missions from LEO to GEO.

The role is 100% onsite in Colorado Springs with occasional off-hours events; relocation assistance may be available and final clearances are required.