Mission Planning Cell Advisor

3 days ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Satellite Operations Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. As a Technical Lead for Automated Systems, you will be responsible for driving the optimization of ground system utilization and providing technical leadership to internal and external parties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Understand customer vision for automated satellite operations and drive optimization of ground system utilization
  • Provide plan and status on technical and execution matters related to mission planning, RPO operations, On-Orbit Test, and mission execution to NG Program Office and Customer
  • Provide Space Operations expertise to internal and external parties to ensure spacecraft/payload and ground system health, status, anomaly troubleshooting, and resolution within scope of contracts
  • Ensure customer understands current Ops Capability of the system – which vehicles are fully capable, which have reduced capability, and which are currently non-serviceable due to anomalies
  • Serve as technical liaison between NG Program Office and end users to ensure successful execution of mission
  • Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results
  • Work with management to ensure compliance with standard NG processes and policies
  • Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives
  • Work with end users and Mission Planner Team to develop RPO Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
  • Provide on-call support to rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) missions and the resolution of system issues and anomalies
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related field
  • 14+ years of relevant experience
  • Active or current TS/SCI clearance required at time of application/start
  • U.S. citizen
  • Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills
  • Demonstrated experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include orbital mechanics, attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution
  • Experience with RPO mission planning and execution
  • Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership teams
  • Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience directly managing or leading large engineering teams
  • Experience as technical lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/C++
  • Experience with fleet management of constellations of satellites
  • Familiar with a variety of astrodynamics tools (FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit (STK), NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX))
  • Prior aerospace-related work experience for a U.S. Government Agency or Contractor
What We Offer

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range of $166,000 - $229,000, as well as 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are 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.



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