Sr. Principal Orbit Analyst Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Orbit Analyst (OA) to be the lead of the OA team on the NRO Operations and Launch Support (NOALS) contract at Schriever SFB, CO.

The OA lead will be responsible for leading the activities of a seven-person work center. The lead will also perform astrodynamics analytical support, system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses. The lead will also provide program expertise on engineering subsystems and maintains a baseline of operational products for a complex system. The candidate will have an active role in shaping the basis of how to execute planning and operations. The candidate should be a self-starter who has a passion for space and wants to be part of a team who shares that passion.

The Orbital Analyst 4 Responsibilities would include but not be limited to:

• Lead the activities six orbital analysts
• Assign team members to launch and daily operations support
• Set policy, guidance and direction for the OA work center
• Serve as primary OA interface to NOALS operations and engineering work centers
• Serve as primary OA point-of-contact for NOALS and government customer leadership
• Travel, as necessary, to support launch campaigns and on-orbit customers
• Perform orbit analysis, orbital determination and analysis functions.
• Generate and provide daily orbital data to execute numerous satellite contacts.
• Generate and provide daily orbit data to external users.
• Perform orbital engineering tasks required to support launch operations including sensor coverage and telemetry collection planning using link margin analysis and other tools, predicting trajectory and estimating the final orbit.
• Participate in program to customer interface requirements definition to ensure program and customer mission success.
• Interface with external customers to maintain tracking station location, obscura, and Transmit Inhibit Zone data.
• Participate in testing efforts of newly upgraded tracking stations.
• Participate in customer education of basic astrodynamics.
• Support and perform future OA software and hardware upgrades leading to the automation of many of the OA functions supporting both daily OA activities and OA launch support activities.
• Provide rotating 24x7 on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies. 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS STEM degree plus 8 years’ experience, or a MA degree with 6 years’ experience, or PhD STEM degree with 4 years’ experience
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with current Polygraph at time of application
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics
• Ability to occasionally work odd and/or extended hours covering a 24/7 period, particularly during launch operations.
• Ability to work rotating on-call shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, lead maneuvers, modeling and simulation, and analysis
• Experience in modeling, simulation and analysis in orbital maneuvers and orbit estimation
• Knowledge and experience with STK, ODTK, Matlab and other COTS products
• Ability to evaluate established and emerging technologies for applicability to architectural initiatives
• Experience in executing the project life cycle of requirements analysis, design, hardware and/or software development, integration, test, and sustainment
• Experience in evaluating viability of vendor and government provided HW/SW as part of technology/product trade studies
• Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products and training materials
• Knowledge of communications (network and RF) topologies, including SGLS, K and X band design
• Knowledge and experience with satellite command & control theories and methodologies
• Proven history of team leadership
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multi-tasking
• Ability to identify and achieve multiple milestones spread across various calendars and schedules.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management, and other engineering personnel.
• Be able to maintain composure in stressful situations

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.