Spacecraft Operations Engineer, Level 3/4 – TS Clearance

ngc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Space Vehicle Engineer for 100% on-site work. The role supports satellite programs from attitude control to data handling and involves 12-hour shifts and travel up to 10%.

Level 3 or 4 positions are available based on experience; a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. The job emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, documentation, and real-time problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
• US citizenship required.
• Experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission operations support for satellite programs and on-orbit vehicle engineering.
• Lead anomaly investigations and perform data trending analyses.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and communicate findings to customers.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Satellite operations

Anomaly resolution

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SIMULINK

Fortran

Java

C/C++

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Space Vehicle Engineer for 100% on-site work. The role supports satellite programs from attitude control to data handling and involves 12-hour shifts and travel up to 10%.

Level 3 or 4 positions are available based on experience; a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required. The job emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, documentation, and real-time problem resolution.