Systems Engineer Training Lead Level 4 - Colorado Springs

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

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance Required for Start: Yes

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer Training Lead – Level4 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Training Lead is responsible for designing, delivering, and sustaining high‑quality training for customers and internal students on astrodynamics, satellite operations, and Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) in uncooperative and non‑cooperative environments. This role combines hands‑on space mission operations experience with strong instructional skills to ensure operators are prepared for missions spanning LEO through GEO.

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering) with 8years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 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, multi‑pass mission planning).
• Demonstrated experience working with or directly supporting a U.S. Government or military customer in an operational or training context.
• Experience using or supporting modeling/simulation (mod/sim) tools, preferably in support of exercises, mission rehearsals, and/or training events.
• Intermediate or advanced understanding of:
  • RPO trajectory design and planning, or
  • Teaching astrodynamics or orbital mechanics concepts to technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to students with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to work on‑site and support occasional off‑hours training events, exercises, and rehearsals as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal teaching, instruction, or training delivery (classroom, virtual, or simulator‑based).
• Demonstrated experience in course development, curriculum design, or training system development (syllabi, lesson plans, student guides, instructor guides, assessment materials).
• Experience with large‑force, joint, or combined exercises involving space assets or multi‑domain operations.
• Familiarity with common space mission analysis, trajectory design, or simulation tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, internally developed tools, or equivalent).
• Prior experience as an instructor, evaluator, or training lead for military or government customers.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 – $193,900.00.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NorthropGrumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.