Principal Mission Operations Systems Engineer – TS/SCI (Space Systems)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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’s Tactical Space Systems Division (TSSD) is seeking a Principal Mission Operations Systems Engineer (T03) to join our team in Dulles, VA. The selected candidate will support to the on-orbit operations of a Space Security Business Unit (SPS BU) program.

You will be responsible for:

• Working with Space Segment Engineering teams to develop on orbit test plans, procedures, and scripts for delivery to Mission Integrator (MI)
• Supporting MI lead space-ground integration and test events
• Supporting MI lead mission rehearsals
• Supporting MI lead on-orbit events including engineering team lead, system verification, and anomaly investigation support
• Standard business hours support to the regular operations tempo (mission daily meetings, pre/post mission briefings, assisting with bus maintenance activities, CCBs)
• Periodic monitoring of Bus state-of-health / Trending
• Acting as the NG Bus representative for on-call support of on-orbit issues or anomaly resolution
• Maintenance and improvement of bus related operational procedures / scripts
• Assisting with the execution of future mission rehearsals, system software updates

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with at least 5 years of applicable experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of applicable experience.
• Must have US Citizenship with current or active Top Secret/SCI Clearance at time of application.
• Knowledge and experience in satellite engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling or flight and ground software
• Familiarity with spacecraft mission operations and planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• ESPASat or ESPASat-L space vehicle design / operations
• Experience with satellite ground software
• Ability to lead an engineering team through the anomaly resolution process
• Strong technical background in orbital mechanics/astrodynamics
• Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S Government Agency or Contractor

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Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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 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.