RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionExpand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As an On-Orbit Test Astrodynamics Engineer located in Colorado Springs, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your mission, should you choose to accept:
Drive and develop On-Orbit Test activities including mission planning, scenario development, dry-run/rehearsal and test execution.
Perform pre-test and execution actions including mission plan creation & review, safety of flight analysis, and vehicle phasing analysis
Integrate closely with vendors, cognizant engineers, subject matter experts, orbital analysists, and systems engineers to ensure overall test plan is realistic, achievable, and meets customer intent.
Conduct analysis on test feasibility while considering limits, constraints, estimated fuel usage, vehicle capabilities – while also incorporating overall test community objectives
Lead on-console operations during On-Orbit Test activities as Test Director
Lead testing using simulators and assist in resolving any discrepancies
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
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 engineering or other STEM related degree with 8 years of experience in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations; 6 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
Relevant experience with mission planning and/or orbital analyst responsibilities and/or processes focusing on RPO
Familiarity with running physics-based simulations and post-processing results
Experience in astrodynamics and orbital mechanics. Knowledge of fundamental numerical propagators and force models for earth-orbiting space vehicles, preferably for vehicles in geosynchronous orbit.
Advanced understanding of relative motion problems and mission planning for RPO missions.
Experience with navigation filters and image processing techniques algorithms
Knowledge of 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Python and/or MATLAB. C or C++ would be preferred
Have a comprehension of different astrodynamics coordinate frames such as ECI and RIC
Background/fundamental understanding of performing statistical analysis
Previous experience supporting mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities.
Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems
Familiarity using COTS astrodynamics analysis tools (FreeFlyer preferred)
Familiarity with GNC algorithms for satellites
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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.
