Space Vehicle Engineer - Top Secret/Sci Clearance (Space/Satellite Systems) Co

Requisition ID:
R10162842
Category:
Engineering
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Clearance Type:
SCI
Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that are anticipated to become available.
Space Vehicle Engineer
Essential Functions:
This position is for a technical role in Colorado Springs, CO (100% on site). The successful candidate will be expected to:
Provide mission operations support to Satellite programs including on orbit vehicle/sustaining engineering.
Support activities such as system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses
Lead/Coordinate other systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary.
Investigation and diagnosis of unexpected system signatures
Support operations readiness activities including configuration control board and other customer meetings
Support operations, including shift work which will include 12 hour and night shifts
Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance. Develop new procedures as required.
Supporting the coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinating across multiple contractor organizations including customer and external system partners to diligently accomplish all tasks
Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task-based objectives
Performing quantitative risk analysis
Providing 24x7on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies.
Provide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches.
Maintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes.
Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications.
May require travel ~ 10% of the time for support of customer or backup mission operations center.
*This position will require shift work including swing or night shift, and/or 12-hr shifts
This position can be filled as a Principal (level 3) or Sr Principal (level 4) depending on experience and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline
Minimum of 5 years (level 3) or 9 years (level 4) of relevant experience
Active or current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance required
U.S.Citizen
Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
Experience writing technical documents for external customers
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews
Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators
Ability to task and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.
Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment
Experience with at least one S/C Subsystem (ADCS, CDH, COMM, EPDS, Thermal, FSW).
Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities.
Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools:
MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++
Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight
Background/fundamental understand of performing statistical analysis
Experience operating Tactical Space Systems bus product lines is strongly desired.
Experience using Tactical Space Systems ground software products is strongly desired.
Salary Range:
$97,000 - $136,000
Salary Range 2:
$121,000 - $161,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline;
however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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